Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V319000

Trailer hitches

PJ Trailers filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-05-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V319000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
PJ Trailers
Vehicles affected
4,905
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-04
Owners notified
2023-06-15

Defect description

PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2022-2024 LD, LY, LX, LS, CC, DD, TJ, and TS trailers equipped with a Demco EZ Latch Gooseneck Coupler. The coupler mounting bolts may loosen and cause the coupler to separate from the inner tube.

Safety risk

A coupler that separates can allow the trailer to disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the couplers, free of charge. Owner notification letter were mailed June 15, 2023. Owners may contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

24 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
PJ TRAILERS CC2024 2023 2022
PJ TRAILERS DD2024 2023 2022
PJ TRAILERS LD2024 2023 2022
PJ TRAILERS LS2024 2023 2022
PJ TRAILERS LX2024 2023 2022
PJ TRAILERS LY2024 2023 2022
PJ TRAILERS TJ2024 2023 2022
PJ TRAILERS TS2024 2023 2022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.