Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PJ TraiLERS
Model Of Vehicle
T1
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V433000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
PJ Trailers
Start Of Manufacture
20150331
End Of Manufacture
20151117
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
36
Date Owners Notified
20151102
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
PJ Trailers
Date Report Received
20160614