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.
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.
PJ Trailers is recalling some 2020-2021 DE trailers because the attachment bolts might fail when lowering the dump box after it's already fully down. This could cause the dump box to drop suddenly, increasing injury risk.
If the hydraulic system is used to lower the dump box while it's already in the fully lowered position, the attachment bolts may fail. This can cause the dump box to drop suddenly, potentially causing injury.
Owners of PJ Trailers 2020-2021 DE trailers are affected. Those who use the dump box frequently are at higher risk of injury.
Check for PJ Trailers 2020-2021 DE trailers. The recall covers models sold from October 2020 onward.
Owners should call PJ Trailers at 1-866-752-8781 to arrange free replacement of the hydraulic power unit and attachment bolts.
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.
The attachment bolts may fail when lowering the dump box after it's already fully down, causing a sudden drop that could injure the user.
Your trailer is affected if it's a PJ Trailers 2020-2021 DE model purchased from October 2, 2020, onward.
Contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781 to get free replacement of the hydraulic power unit and attachment bolts.
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 PJ Trailers Hello, I own a PJ Trailers 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.
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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.
