NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Pj Trailers De
The 2021 Pj Trailers De has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Pj Trailers dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2021 Pj Trailers De. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
NHTSA #20V522000Reported August 28, 2020 · PJ Trailers
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.
Free 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.