Recall 11V509000: 2011 PJ Trailers DD, 2011 PJ Trailers FD, 2011 PJ Trailers FY +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 20, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 1,917
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2011 PJ Trailers DD
- 2011 PJ Trailers FD
- 2011 PJ Trailers FY
- 2011 PJ Trailers LD
- 2011 PJ Trailers LY
- 2011 PJ Trailers TD
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V509000
- Manufacturer
- PJ TRAILERS
- Owner letters
- Nov 7, 2011
- Components
- Power train:axle assembly (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology