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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- Problem
- PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2020-2021 DE trailers. The attachment bolts of the hydraulic cylinder may fail if the hydraulic system is used to lower the dump box once the dump box is already in the fully lowered position.
- Risk
- Use of the dump box after the attachment bolts fail may result in a sudden drop of the box as it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- PJ Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic power unit and the attachment bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2020. Owners may contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020-2021 DE trailers have hydraulic cylinder attachment bolts that may fail if the hydraulic system is used to lower the dump box when it is already fully lowered. If the bolts fail, the box can drop suddenly as it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury.
PJ Trailers will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the hydraulic power unit and the attachment bolts free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2020. Until the repair is done, avoid using the hydraulic system to lower the dump box when it is already in the fully lowered position.
Owners can contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781 for more information, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| PJ Trailers DE | 20202021 |
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