The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V522000·Announced 2020-08-28

PJ Trailers DE Trailer Hydraulic Cylinder Bolts May Fail

PJ Trailers is recalling 2020-2021 DE model trailers. The attachment bolts securing the hydraulic cylinder may fail when the dump box is operated, creating a risk that the box could suddenly drop and injure a person.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall describes a structural mechanical defect—hydraulic cylinder attachment bolts may fail, creating a risk of sudden drop and injury. No injuries or deaths have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injuries are classified as High.

Plain-English summary

PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2020-2021 model DE trailers. The issue involves the attachment bolts that secure the hydraulic cylinder in the dump box mechanism. These bolts may fail if the hydraulic system is used to lower the dump box after it is already in the fully lowered position.

If the attachment bolts fail, the consequences can be serious. When the dump box is being raised, the sudden failure of these bolts could cause the box to drop unexpectedly. This sudden drop poses a risk of injury to persons in the vicinity.

PJ Trailers will notify owners and arrange for repairs at no charge. Dealers will replace the hydraulic power unit and the attachment bolts. Owners may contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781 to arrange for the recall remedy. Alternatively, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 PJ TRAILERS DE
Brand
PJ TRAILERS
Manufacturer
PJ Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer / Hydraulic System
Hazard
  • bolt-failure
  • drop-hazard
Affected units
694

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 (1)

  • DE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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