PJ TRAILERS 2011 PJ TRAILERS DD Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2011 PJ TRAILERS DD
Brand
PJ TRAILERS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2011
PJ TRAILERS is recalling certain 2011 PJ TRAILERS DD vehicles due to equipment issues. 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, .
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026