Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 28, 2020
PJ Trailers 2020-2021 DE Trailers: Dump Box Drop Risk
PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2020-2021 DE trailers due to potential dump box drop after attachment bolts fail, risking injury. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement of hydraulic units and bolts.
“PJ Trailers 2020-2021 DE Trailers: Dump Box Drop Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80628-pj-trailers-2020-2021-de-trailers-dump-box-drop-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V522000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V522000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on August 28, 2020, that PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2020-2021 DE trailers. The attachment bolts may fail, increasing the risk of injury if the dump box drops suddenly. Owners should contact customer service at 1-866-752-8781.
How to tell if you have it
PJ Trailers DE, 2020-2021
What to do
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.
The hazard
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. The failure occurs if the hydraulic system is used to lower the dump box once it is already in the fully lowered position.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show PJ Trailers has had four other recalls since August 2, 2021, including a November 6, 2024 recall for suspension issues and a December 18, 2023 recall for tire pressure loss. Other recent recalls of similar products include Alliance 2025-2027 Paradigm RVs: Suspension Bolt Detachment Risk (May 26, 2026), Brinkley RV 2025 Model Z Suspension Recall: Broken Bolts Risk Crash (May 22, 2026), and Peterbilt 548 (2027) Trucks: Delayed Brakes Risk Crash (September 1, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for PJ Trailers 2020-2021 DE trailers. The recall covers models sold from October 2020 onward.
Brand
PJ Trailers
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Owners should call PJ Trailers at 1-866-752-8781 to arrange free replacement of the hydraulic power unit and attachment bolts.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 35 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact PJ Trailers
We’ve drafted a message you can send PJ Trailers to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V522000 — PJ Trailers 2020-2021 DE Trailers: Dump Box Drop Risk
Hello,
I own a PJ Trailers 2020-2021 DE Trailers: Dump Box Drop Risk that is covered by recall 20V522000 from PJ Trailers.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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