PJ Trailers T1 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 14, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

PJ Trailers recalls 2015–2016 PJ Trailers T1

Recall number

16V433000

Brand / firm

PJ Trailers

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 36 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.