2004 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK
The 2004 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 (NA) PJ GOOSENECK TRAILER. WHILE THE TRAILER WAS STATIONARY, THE BRAKES FELL OFF OF THE AXLES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ALL TRAILERS MY ARE REQUIRED TO KEEP AT LEAST TWO OR THREE AXES. M-RV AMBER TRAILER MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH "3" AXES REPORTED BY THE PAMDALE CITY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT SAFETY WEATHER CONDITION(S). NON-OF MY TRAILERS HAVE SOLO ONE AXES AND A SINGLE WHEEL. DANGERS BECAUSE OF NOT SUSTAIN TIRE CHAINS WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW CONDITIONS IN MOUNTAIN DRIVING TERRAIN. ....RUN-A-WAY TRUCK RAMP 1 MILE. (WESTERN GENERAL INSURANCE, CALABASAS, CA). *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PJ DUMP TRAILER (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRAILER SUDDENLY SWERVED AGGRESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER INSPECTED THE TRAILER AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEELS DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO AN OVERLOAD OF FREIGHT. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TWO WHEELS AND HUBS. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS DEFECTIVE AND IS CURRENTLY BEING REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS UNABLE TO BE ENTERED INTO THE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 500.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE TOWED DOUBLE AXLE TRAILER WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE POOR BRAKING ACTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS TO ALERT THE CONTACT. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE BRAKE SHOES WERE SEPARATED IN ONE OF THE AXLE'S WHEELS. AFTER DRIVING TO ANOTHER STATE, THE TRAILER BRAKE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED AGAIN. UPON INSPECTION, THE WHEEL WAS OBSERVED TO BE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE BRAKE SHOES WERE ADHERED TO THE DRUMS. ONCE THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, AN OIL LEAK WAS NOTICED FROM THE WHEEL BEARINGS. THE CONTACT DECIDED TO RESEARCH THE LEMON LAW BUT THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PROVIDE THE INVOICE FOR THE PERFORMED REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TRAILER WAS 2006 P.J. TRAILER.
WHEN REVERSING WITH A TRAILER HITCHED TO THE 2004 FORD F350, THE TRAILER CRUSHED THE BED OF THE TRUCK. THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR THE TRAILER HAS NO INFORMATION ON THE MINIMUM HEIGHT BETWEEN THE TRUCK BED AND THE TRAILER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2004 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK
- 2003 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK — 4 complaints
- 2004 PJ TRAILER GOOSENECK (current)