2021 Pj Trailers De problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:mechanical 2020-08-28 · campaign 20V522000 · 694 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Structure 2020-10-23 · TX102320 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this techincal service bulletin instructs dealers on an issue with dump beds lifting when being unloaded.
What owners report
2020-09-16 · Structure:body · 250 mi“spare tire carrier detached from frame while in motion on causing spare tire to fall on road and subsequent loss of spare tire on roadway. tire was never found nor any report of damage to other vehicle/property. this could have caused serious damage to other vehicle or persons.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.