2018–2019 Jerr-Dan Heavy Duty Wrecker Recall: If the remote and control system switch is not turned off by the operator…
NHTSA campaign 19V492000 · Engine · filed Jun 26, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Heavy Duty Wrecker vehicles equipped with the optional recovery remote control. If the remote and control system switch is not turned off by the operator, after three minutes of remote inactivity, the truck's engine may unexpectedly shut down.
The risk
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the remote, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jerr-Dan | Heavy Duty Wrecker | 2018, 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V492000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.