Vehicle recall 12V174000 · April 19, 2012
2011 PJ Trailers DD
Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated.
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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 administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V174000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 19, 2012
- Filed by
- PJ TRAILERS
- Owner notification
- April 17, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 194
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment
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
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