Defect: PJ Trailers is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 T1 single axle tilt trailers manufactured March 31, 2015, to November 17, 2015. During production, these trailers had a notch cut into steel tongue that may have been too deep and thus compromised the strength of the tongue, causing it to crack and separate from the trailer.
Consequence: If the trailer separates from the tongue, the rest of the trailer would not be connected to the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PJ Trailers has notified owners, and provided each owner with a reinforcement kit to have installed, free of charge. The recall began in November 2015. Owners may contact PJ Trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
6 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
EQUIPMENT
5
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
10075105
Date: 2016-01-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
10075063
Date: 2015-11-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
We have found an issue with the bend in the tongue on the 13ft units that could cause the tongue to crack at the bend. This issue is limited to 13 ft models only. All units that shipped after November 3rd will not have this issue.
10195251
Date: 2015-11-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
13 TF SINGLE AXLE HD TILT (t1). We have found an issue with the bend in the tongue on the 13ft
10075062
Date: 2015-08-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Our warranty & sales department put together this great video that shows you step by step how to bleed trapped air from a PJ Gravity Tilt Hydraulic System (T1, T5, T6, & T7).
10075060
Date: 2015-05-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
10075043
Date: 2015-03-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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