The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V837000·Announced 2024-11-06

PJ TRAILERS LD trailers recalled for incorrectly installed brake axles

PJ TRAILERS is recalling certain 2024-2025 LD trailers because air ride suspension brake axles may be installed incorrectly. This could reduce braking ability and increase the risk of crashes.

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: This is classified as Severe because it involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the critical brake system. Reduced braking ability creates a direct and significant risk of crashes. Although no injuries have been reported, the hazard is substantial and the component affected is essential to vehicle safety.

Plain-English summary

PJ TRAILERS is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 LD trailers. The air ride suspension brake axles in these trailers may have been installed incorrectly.

When brake axles are installed incorrectly, braking ability can be reduced. This increases the distance required to stop the trailer and raises the risk of a crash.

The recall affects approximately 43 trailers. PJ TRAILERS notified owners by mail on December 26, 2024. Owners should contact PJ TRAILERS customer service at 1-903-669-0228 to schedule an inspection and replacement of the axles as needed. The inspection and axle replacement will be performed free of charge. For more information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2025 PJ TRAILERS LD
Brand
PJ TRAILERS
Manufacturer
PJ Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer / Brake System
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
43

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)

  • LD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · PJ TRAILERS

Same category