Recall 12V174000: PJ TRAILERS

Report received

Apr 19, 2012

Manufacturer

PJ TRAILERS

Potentially affected

194vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.