Recall 11V509000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2011-2011 PJ TRAILERS FD
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,917 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V509000 |
| Manufacturer | PJ TRAILERS |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,917 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
PJ TRAILERS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FLATBED TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A 15 3/4" OR A 21 3/4" EQUALIZER FOR 10K/12K SPRING AXLES. THE WELDS ON THE TOP OF THE EQUALIZER THAT HOLD THE BUSHING THROUGH WHICH THE EQUALIZER BOLTS TO THE TRAILER WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND CAN FAIL CAUSING THE AXLE TO DETACH FROM THE TRAILER.
Safety Consequence
AXLE DETACHMENT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
PJ TRAILERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE TRAILERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PJ TRAILERS AT 1-903-669-0213.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V837000 | 2025 PJ TRAILERS LD | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 43 | |
| 23V857000 | 2024 PJ TRAILERS DT | TIRES:SIDEWALL | 4,267 | |
| 23V319000 | 2023 PJ TRAILERS DD | TRAILER HITCHES | 4,905 | |
| 21V061000 | 2021 PJ TRAILERS UL | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 373 | |
| 20V522000 | 2020 PJ TRAILERS DE | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 694 | |
| 16V433000 | 2016 PJ TRAILERS T1 | TRAILER HITCHES | 36 | |
| 12V174000 | 2011 PJ TRAILERS DD | EQUIPMENT | 194 |