Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V598000 Reported December 20, 2012

Loose mounting hardware

Jerr-dan Corporation · N/A · 37 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V598000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
37
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 20, 2012

Defect Summary

Jerr-dan is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 50 ton heavy-duty wrecker vehicles manufactured april 23, 2009, through july 31, 2012. the mounting hardware used to attach the front or middle of the wrecker frame to the truck chassis may become loose or fracture.

Safety Consequence

If the hardware becomes loose or fractured, the wrecker frame could partially detach from the chassis frame, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Jerr-dan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts with bigger ones, free of charge. the recall began on january 31, 2013. owners may contact jerr-dan at 1-301-745-3713.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Jerr-dan Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 12V598000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V598000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V598000?

NHTSA recall 12V598000 was issued by Jerr-dan Corporation on December 20, 2012. It addresses: Loose mounting hardware. The recall affects approximately 37 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jerr-dan Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V598000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.