Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V522000 Reported August 28, 2020

Hydraulic cylinder attachment bolts may fail

Q: What is recall 20V522000?

NHTSA recall 20V522000 was issued by Pj Trailers on August 28, 2020. It addresses: Hydraulic cylinder attachment bolts may fail. The recall affects approximately 694 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Pj Trailers · Equipment · 694 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

20V522000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Pj Trailers

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

694

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 28, 2020

Completion Rate

38.99

Defect Summary

Pj trailers is recalling certain 2020-2021 de trailers. the attachment bolts of the hydraulic cylinder may fail if the hydraulic system is used to lower the dump box once the dump box is already in the fully lowered position.

Safety Consequence

Use of the dump box after the attachment bolts fail may result in a sudden drop of the box as it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Pj trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic power unit and the attachment bolts, free of charge. the recall began october 2, 2020. owners may contact pj trailers customer service at 1-866-752-8781.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Pj Trailers dealer and reference recall ID 20V522000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 20V522000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V522000?

NHTSA recall 20V522000 was issued by Pj Trailers on August 28, 2020. It addresses: Hydraulic cylinder attachment bolts may fail. The recall affects approximately 694 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pj Trailers dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V522000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.