Vehicle recall 11V509000 · October 20, 2011
PJ Trailers DD, FD and 4 more models
The welds on the top of the equalizer that hold the bushing through which the equalizer bolts to the trailer were not properly welded and can fail causing the axle to detach from…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pj trailers is recalling certain model year 2011 flatbed trailers equipped with a 15 3/4" or a 21 3/4" equalizer for 10K/12K spring axles. The welds on the top of the equalizer that hold the bushing through which the equalizer bolts to the trailer were not properly welded and can fail causing the axle to detach from the trailer.
- Consequence
- Axle detachment could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Pj trailers will notify owners and repair the trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on November 7, 2011. Owners may contact pj trailers at 1-903-669-0213.
- Notes
- Owners 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V509000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 2011
- Filed by
- PJ TRAILERS
- Owner notification
- November 7, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,917
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- PJ Trailers DD (2011): 2011
- PJ Trailers FD (2011): 2011
- PJ Trailers FY (2011): 2011
- PJ Trailers LD (2011): 2011
- PJ Trailers LY (2011): 2011
- PJ Trailers TD (2011): 2011
Has your PJ Trailers been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A PJ Trailers dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.