Pj Trailers | NHTSA Recall #16V433000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V433000 by Pj Trailers. Affecting model year 2015-2016 t1 single axle tilt trailers manufactured march 31, 2015, to november 17, 2015 Includes 36 affected units, Trailer Tongue may Break and Detach, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 t1 single axle tilt trailers manufactured march 31, 2015, to november 17, 2015

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V433000

Manufacturer: Pj Trailers

Report Received Date: 2016-06-14T00:00:00

Subject: Trailer tongue may break and detach

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 36

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 16V433000

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