Pj Trailers recall: Power train
What is wrong
Pj trailers is recalling certain model year 2011 flatbed trailers equipped with a 15 3/4" or a 21 3/4" equalizer for 10k/12k spring axles. The welds on the top of the equalizer that hold the bushing through which the equalizer bolts to the trailer were not properly welded and can fail causing the axle to detach from the trailer.
What could happen
Axle detachment could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Pj trailers will notify owners and repair the trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on november 7, 2011. Owners may contact pj trailers at 1-903-669-0213.
Vehicles covered
- Pj Trailers Dd 2011
- Pj Trailers Fd 2011
- Pj Trailers Fy 2011
- Pj Trailers Ld 2011
- Pj Trailers Ly 2011
- Pj Trailers Td 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V509000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Pj Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 20, 2011
- Owners notified
- Nov 7, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,917
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Pj Trailers recall: Tires Dec 18, 2023
- Pj Trailers recall: Suspension Nov 6, 2024
- Pj Trailers recall: Trailer hitches May 4, 2023
- Pj Trailers recall: Equipment Apr 19, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.