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NHTSA Recall 12V174000: Equipment

PJ TRAILERS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 194 vehicles. It affects 2011 Pj Trailers Dd.

194
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2012
owners notified (April 17)
NHTSA campaign12V174000
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedApril 19, 2012
Owner notificationApril 17, 2012
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Pj trailers is recalling certain model year 2012 trailers, equipped with dexter axle brand electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps. Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps which can render the unit inoperable.

Safety risk

The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Pj trailer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 17, 2012. Owners may contact pj trailers at 1-903-669-0213.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V174000

Make and modelModel years
Pj Trailers Dd2011

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.