PJ TRAILERS T1 2015: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V433000

Make Model Year
PJ TRAILERS T1 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-11-02 2016-06-14 2016-06-14

Production Dates: 2015-03-31 - 2015-11-17

Manufacturers Involved: PJ Trailers

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PJ Trailers is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 T1 single axle tilt trailers manufactured March 31, 2015, to November 17, 2015. During production, these trailers had a notch cut into steel tongue that may have been too deep and thus compromised the strength of the tongue, causing it to crack and separate from the trailer.

Consequence

If the trailer separates from the tongue, the rest of the trailer would not be connected to the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PJ Trailers has notified owners, and provided each owner with a reinforcement kit to have installed, free of charge. The recall began in November 2015. Owners may contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.