Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V161000 Reported March 20, 2015

Underlift boom may drift down

Jerr-dan Corporation · Equipment · 50 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V161000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
50
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 20, 2015
Completion Rate
6.00

Defect Summary

Jerr-dan corporation (jerr-dan) is recalling certain model year 2010 standard duty mpl-ngs, mpl-ng and mpl40 wreckers manufactured august 3, 2010, through september 30, 2010. 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 on april 24, 2015. owners may contact jerr-dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666. note: this recall is an expansion of 14v-248.

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 15V161000 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 15V161000

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

What is recall 15V161000?

NHTSA recall 15V161000 was issued by Jerr-dan Corporation on March 20, 2015. It addresses: Underlift boom may drift down. The recall affects approximately 50 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 15V161000 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.