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2013 Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2013 Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other Standard Duty Wrecker years?

Standard Duty Wrecker NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted1 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints
Standard Duty Wrecker NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2013 Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V248000OtherMay 13, 2014 · 2,303 units

Defect

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.

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.

Remedy

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.

2013 Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker — common questions

Is the 2013 Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2013 Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2013 Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.