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2020 PJ Trailers DE Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2020 PJ Trailers DE has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized PJ Trailers dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 PJ Trailers DE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

NHTSA #20V522000

Reported August 28, 2020 · PJ Trailers

Potentially affected: 694 vehicles

Defect description

PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2020-2021 DE trailers. The attachment bolts of the hydraulic cylinder may fail if the hydraulic system is used to lower the dump box once the dump box is already in the fully lowered position.

Safety consequence

Use of the dump box after the attachment bolts fail may result in a sudden drop of the box as it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

PJ Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic power unit and the attachment bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2020. Owners may contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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