Vehicle recall 85V062000 · May 14, 1985

1984 Ernest Holmes Ernest Holmes

The counter balance valve could fail and allow the hydraulic boom lift to lower without warning.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The counter balance valve could fail and allow the hydraulic boom lift to lower without warning. Consequence of defect: should the boom lower with a vehicle in tow, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Install new counter balance valves not subject to this defect.
Notes: Vehicle description: power wreckers-models 1100 (5 ton) and 1200 (7 ton). System: counter balance valve for lift.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V062000
Reported to NHTSA: May 14, 1985
Filed by: ERNEST HOLMES COMPANY
Owner notification: May 8, 1985
Vehicles potentially affected: 18
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Mechanical › Wrecker and wheel lift devices

Recall 85V062000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Ernest Holmes Ernest Holmes (1984): 1984

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