2004 Pj Trailer Gooseneck problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Traction Control System (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:shoes/Linings (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2015-06-02 · DB-2015-06 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pj trailers: when tightened adjustable ball coupler (5/8x4.5), the bolts fails to extend past the nut and needs to be custom ordered for couplers 1/2 inch longer than regular bolt (5/8x5.0). *pe
What owners report
2017-03-20 · Service Brakes · 200,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 (na) pj gooseneck trailer. while the trailer was stationary, the brakes fell off of the axles. the vehicle was repaired by the contact. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000. the vin was not available. …”
2010-03-02 · Traction Control System · 101,069 mi · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“all trailers my are required to keep at least two or three axes. m-rv amber trailer must be equipped with "3" axes reported by the pamdale city sheriffs department safety weather condition(s). non-of my trailers have solo one axes and a single wheel. dangers because of not sustain tire chains while driving in snow conditions in mountain driving ter…”
2009-07-17 · Wheels · 500 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 pj dump trailer (na). while driving approximately 40 mph, the trailer suddenly swerved aggressively. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. the driver inspected the trailer and noticed that the front and rear passenger side wheels detached from the trailer. the trailer was towed to an authorized dealer a…”
2006-11-29 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:shoes/Linings · 26,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph on normal road conditions, the towed double axle trailer was observed to have poor braking action. there were no warning lights to alert the contact. the trailer was taken to a dealership, who determined the brake shoes were separated in one of the axle's wheels. after driving to another state, the tr…”
2004-01-26 · Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual“when reversing with a trailer hitched to the 2004 ford f350, the trailer crushed the bed of the truck. the owners manual for the trailer has no information on the minimum height between the truck bed and the trailer. please provide any additional information. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.