“PJ Trailers 2021 Trailers: Missing Inner Bearing Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80629-pj-trailers-2021-trailers-missing-inner-bearing-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V061000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V061000).
NHTSA announced on 2021-08-02 that PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2021 C4, C5, U8, UL, U6, and UC trailers due to a suspension hazard. A missing inner bearing can cause excessive vibration leading to wheel separation and increased crash risk. Owners should contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781.
How to tell if you have it
PJ TRAILERS C4, 2021
PJ TRAILERS C5, 2021
PJ TRAILERS U6, 2021
PJ TRAILERS U8, 2021
PJ TRAILERS UC, 2021
PJ TRAILERS UL, 2021
What to do
PJ Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailer axles and replace the idler axles, hub subassemblies, washers, and dust covers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781.
The hazard
A missing inner bearing can cause excessive vibration, which over time could result in wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show PJ Trailers has 4 other recalls on record since 2020-08-28. Other recent recalls include the 2024 LD Trailers suspension issue announced on 2024-11-06, the 2024 Trailers tire pressure loss risk from 2023-12-18, and the 2023 LD Trailers coupler disconnect risk from 2023-04-05. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Keystone 2026 Montana RV underbelly detachment risk (2026-04-02), the Alliance 2025-2027 Paradigm RVs suspension bolt detachment risk (2026-05-26), and the Grand Design 2021-2024 Momentum suspension recall (2026-01-26).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 PJ Trailers C4, C5, U8, UL, U6, or UC model has missing inner bearings. The recall began on March 25, 2021.
Brand
PJ Trailers
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to PJ Trailers at 1-866-752-8781 to schedule a free axle inspection and replacement.
Get Axle Inspection
Dealers will inspect your trailer axles and replace necessary parts like idler axles, hub subassemblies, washers, and dust covers.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
PJ Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailer axles and replace the idler axles, hub subassemblies, washers, and dust covers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
1Recall began
2NHTSA received the defect report
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 21V061000 — PJ Trailers 2021 Trailers: Missing Inner Bearing Risk
Hello,
I own a PJ Trailers 2021 Trailers: Missing Inner Bearing Risk that is covered by recall 21V061000 from PJ Trailers.
The official recall notice states: PJ Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailer axles and replace the idler axles, hub subassemblies, washers, and dust covers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. 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 September 23, 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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