Recall 16V433000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 2015-2016 PJ TRAILERS T1
RECALL This recall affects up to 36 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V433000 |
| Manufacturer | PJ Trailers |
| Vehicles Affected | 36 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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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 | |
| 12V174000 | 2011 PJ TRAILERS DD | EQUIPMENT | 194 | |
| 11V509000 | 2011 PJ TRAILERS FD | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1,917 |