Equipment: mechanicalRecall 20V-522 · 2020–2021 Pj Trailers DE
PJ Trailers recall 20V-522 covers 694 2020–2021 Pj Trailers DE for a equipment: mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 38% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V522000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
38%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.