2015 Jerr-Dan Hdr 1000 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:mechanical:wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices 2016-07-05 · campaign 16V504000 · 24 vehicles
Defect: Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 HDR1000 Wrecker trucks manufactured April 17, 2014 and April 5, 2016, equipped with a JFB body and vehicle mounted controls and remote controls. If the wrecker is being operated with the remote control, it may be possible for the vehicle mounted controls to remain engaged and continue activating the previously selected wrecker function.
Risk: A sticking control lever may result in unintended movement of the wrecker equipment, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-717-597-7111.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2022-10-10 · B JD 22-021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bulletin for jerr-dan heavy duty wreckers reminding distributors of the required maintenance outlined in the operators manuals.
Suspension 2021-12-20 · SIB JD 21-354 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service information bulletin regarding steer axle alignment on heavy duty wrecker and rotator chassis. this communication to jerr-dan distributors was a reminder to follow the heavy-duty chassis manufacturer's instructions regarding the need for periodic inspection and tightening of suspension / axl
Equipment 2016-06-01 · SIB 16-153 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
jerr-dan corp. has released an enhanced installation manual to be used when mounting the hdl1000, hdl1100 and hdl1200 wrecker body to the truck chassis.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2015-10-01 · HDR1000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
summary to be provided on a future date.
Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields 2015-10-01 · JD 15-274A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
summary to be provided on a future date.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.