The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V061000·Announced 2021-08-02

2021 PJ Trailers C5, C4, U8, and other models recalled for missing axle bearings

Certain 2021 PJ Trailers models (C5, C4, U8, UL, U6, UC) are recalled because their suspension axles may have missing inner bearings that could cause wheel separation and increase crash risk.

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 involves a structural suspension defect in which trailer axles may lack inner bearings, potentially causing excessive vibration and wheel separation that increases crash risk. Since no injuries or illnesses have been reported to date, the recall qualifies as High (score 3) per the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2021 models, including C5, C4, U8, UL, U6, and UC. The recalled trailers are equipped with suspension axles that may have missing inner bearings.

A missing inner bearing can cause excessive vibration in the axle assembly. Over time, this vibration can lead to wheel separation. Wheel separation significantly increases the risk of a crash.

Owners of affected trailers should contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781. Dealers will inspect the trailer axles and replace the idler axles, hub subassemblies, washers, and dust covers as necessary, free of charge. This repair service became available beginning March 25, 2021. Owners may also 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 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
2021 PJ TRAILERS C5
Brand
PJ TRAILERS
Manufacturer
PJ Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Suspension
Hazard
  • missing-bearing
  • wheel-separation
Affected units
373

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)

  • C5
  • UL
  • UC
  • C4
  • U8
  • U6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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