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SevereNHTSA·11V509000·Announced 2011-10-20

PJ Trailers Recalls 2011 Flatbeds Due to Axle Weld Defect

PJ Trailers is recalling 2011 flatbed trailers because improperly welded equalizer components could cause the axle to detach, potentially leading to a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle detachment) that could result in a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PJ Trailers is recalling certain model year 2011 flatbed trailers, including the LD, DD, TD, LY, FD, and FY models. The recall involves trailers equipped with a 15 3/4" or a 21 3/4" equalizer for 10K/12K spring axles.

The defect involves welds on the top of the equalizer that hold the bushing through which the equalizer bolts to the trailer. These welds were not properly made and can fail, causing the axle to detach from the trailer. Axle detachment could result in a vehicle crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PJ TRAILERS LD, DD, TD, LY
Brand
PJ TRAILERS
Manufacturer
PJ TRAILERS
Category
Vehicle — Flatbed Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,917

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • LD
  • DD
  • TD
  • LY
  • FD
  • FY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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