Recall 12V174000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2011-2011 PJ TRAILERS DD
RECALL This recall affects up to 194 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V174000 |
| Manufacturer | PJ TRAILERS |
| Vehicles Affected | 194 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
PJ TRAILERS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TRAILERS, EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLE BRAND ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMPS. SOME OF THESE PUMPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF SOME CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THESE PUMPS WHICH CAN RENDER THE UNIT INOPERABLE.
Safety Consequence
THE E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR PROVIDES BRAKING POWER TO THE TRAILER BRAKES. FAILURE OF THE ACTUATOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFORT BY THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
PJ TRAILER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PJ TRAILERS AT 1-903-669-0213.
Related Recalls for PJ TRAILERS
| 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 | |
| 11V509000 | 2011 PJ TRAILERS FD | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1,917 |