- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2023 PJ Trailers LD Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2023 PJ Trailers LD with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2023 for the trailer hitches. For comparison, the 2022 has 0 and the 2024 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical LD year, for its age
#283 most complained-about 2023 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2023 PJ Trailers LD problems
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2023 PJ Trailers LD recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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2 complaints about the 2023 PJ Trailers LD
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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...
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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.
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.
PJ Trailers LD: every year compared
All LD yearsQuestions about the 2023 PJ Trailers LD
Does the 2023 PJ Trailers LD have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 PJ Trailers LD: trailer hitches (May 2023). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 PJ Trailers LD?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (2).
How many complaints has the 2023 PJ Trailers LD had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 14, 2023 and the latest on January 10, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2023 PJ Trailers LD a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 54 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical PJ Trailers LD year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which PJ Trailers LD years have the most complaints?
2023 (2), 2024 (2). See every PJ Trailers LD year compared.
What should I do if my 2023 PJ Trailers LD has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data