Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V248000 Reported May 13, 2014

Underlift boom may drift down

Q: What is recall 14V248000?

NHTSA recall 14V248000 was issued by Jerr-dan Corporation on May 13, 2014. It addresses: Underlift boom may drift down. The recall affects approximately 2,303 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Jerr-dan Corporation · Equipment · 2,303 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

14V248000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Jerr-dan Corporation

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

2,303

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 13, 2014

Completion Rate

27.18

Defect Summary

Jerr-dan corporation (jerr-dan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 standard duty wreckers manufactured november 1, 2007, through march 3, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the underlift boom tilt cylinder may drift down while a vehicle is being towed.

Safety Consequence

If the underlift boom tilt cylinder drifts down during towing, the vehicle that is being towed may contact the road surface, increasing the risk of the vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Jerr-dan will notify owners and dealers will replace the underlift tilt circuit counterbalance valve, free of charge. The recall began in july 2014. owners may contact jerr-dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Jerr-dan Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 14V248000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 14V248000

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

What is recall 14V248000?

NHTSA recall 14V248000 was issued by Jerr-dan Corporation on May 13, 2014. It addresses: Underlift boom may drift down. The recall affects approximately 2,303 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jerr-dan Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V248000 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.