Pj Trailers recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Pj trailers is recalling certain model year 2012 trailers, equipped with dexter axle brand electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps. Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps which can render the unit inoperable.
What could happen
The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Pj trailer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 17, 2012. Owners may contact pj trailers at 1-903-669-0213.
Vehicles covered
- Pj Trailers Dd 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V174000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Pj Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 19, 2012
- Owners notified
- Apr 17, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 194
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâs 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: Trailer hitches May 4, 2023
- Pj Trailers recall: Power train Oct 20, 2011
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.