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2023 Pj Trailers Ld

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Jan 10, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest May 4, 2023
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Pj Trailers Ld, most frequently naming the other / unspecified category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified2100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
23V319000

TRAILER HITCHES

May 4, 2023
4,905 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A coupler that separates can allow the trailer to disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
PJ TrailersView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Jan 10, 2024

The contact stated that his business owns a 2023 PJ Trailer. The contact stated that the trailer was usually towed by a medium-duty 2017 Ford F-550. The contact stated that during routine maintenance inspections it was noticed that the bolts on the gooseneck coupler had loosened. The contact stated that the bolts were tightened, and the trailer was placed back in service. However, during a subsequent maintenance check, it was noted that one of the coupler bolts had fractured. The contact had taken the trailer to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the couplers needed to be replaced. The trailer was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V319000 (Trailer Hitches). The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

NHTSA ID
11564548
Incident
Nov 10, 2023
Mileage
30,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Jul 14, 2023

The contact owns a 2023 PJ Trailer LD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V319000 (Trailer Hitches) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and several other unknown dealers were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue via email. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11532339
Incident
Jul 14, 2023

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Pj Trailers Ld by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025010—
2024230—
2023Viewing210—
2022010—
2011010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.