The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V319000·Announced 2023-04-05

PJ Trailers Coupler May Loosen and Separate, Posing Crash Risk

PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2022-2024 trailers with Demco EZ Latch Gooseneck Couplers because the mounting bolts may loosen, causing the coupler to separate and creating a 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 addresses a structural defect of the trailer hitch that could cause separation and trailer disconnection, posing a crash risk. No deaths or injuries have been reported; the hazard is based on potential risk rather than confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2022-2024 LD, LY, LX, LS, CC, DD, TJ, and TS model trailers equipped with a Demco EZ Latch Gooseneck Coupler. The coupler mounting bolts may loosen over time, potentially causing the coupler to separate from the inner tube. This defect creates a risk of trailer disconnection from the tow vehicle, which could lead to a crash.

Approximately 4,905 trailers are affected by this recall. The defect may occur on trailers manufactured for model years 2022 through 2024 across the specified model lines.

Owners who have received notification should contact their PJ Trailers dealer to have the couplers replaced free of charge. Owners may also contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2024 PJ TRAILERS TS
Brand
PJ TRAILERS
Manufacturer
PJ Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer / Hitch
Hazard
  • coupler-separation
  • crash-risk
Affected units
4,905

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 (8)

  • TS
  • LS
  • TJ
  • LD
  • LY
  • CC
  • DD
  • LX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

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Same category