AI DamageJerr-DAN Heavy Duty Wrecker: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Jerr-DAN Heavy Duty Wrecker across 4 model years: 0 owner complaints and 6 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- A population of boom lift cylinders on certain heavy-duty wreckers may have non-conforming welds at the…
- Informational update regarding body mount adjusters on heavy duty wreckers
- Discontinuing S.T.A.R
- Bulletin for Jerr-Dan Heavy Duty Wreckers reminding distributors of the required maintenance outlined in…
- Service Information Bulletin regarding Steer Axle Alignment on Heavy Duty Wrecker and Rotator Chassis
- Jerr-Dan has determined that certain carrier deck tilt cylinders are unable to maintain pre-load torque…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.