Recall 24V837 affects 43 2024-2025 Pj Trailers Ld trailers for misinstalled air ride brake axles. Free repair at any franchised Pj Trailers dealer once available.
Pj Trailers is recalling 43 2024-2025 Ld trailers because incorrectly installed air ride suspension brake axles can reduce braking ability. That can increase stopping distance and crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once Pj Trailers makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The electric brake axle on a 2024-2025 Pj Trailers Ld trailer sits in the air ride suspension and carries the wheel-end brake hardware. When the tow vehicle brake controller sends current to the trailer brakes, the axle and brake assembly have to sit in the correct orientation so the brakes apply as designed.
On affected trailers, Lippert axles were introduced with a configuration that differed from the prior supplier's axle. Some axles were installed in the wrong orientation in the air ride suspension. That changes how the electric brake axle works in the suspension, reducing the trailer's braking ability.
The warning sign is a noticeable reduction in trailer braking ability. If the trailer feels like it is pushing the tow vehicle during braking, or it takes more pedal effort to slow the combination, stop using the trailer and have the axle orientation checked.
Who's affected?
The 2024 and 2025 Ld trailers use the Lipper Electric Brake Axle air-ride trailer component named in the recall.
| 2025 Pj Trailers Ld | suspension component |
|---|---|
| 2024 Pj Trailers Ld | suspension component |
| Units affected | 43 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Reduced trailer braking ability can lengthen stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. If the trailer feels weaker under braking, slow down, leave extra stopping room, and arrange the recall inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Pj Trailers dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Pj Trailers Ld is included in this recall.
- Find the owner letter Pj Trailers mailed on December 26, 2024, and keep it with the trailer paperwork.
- Contact Pj Trailers customer service at 1-903-669-0228 and reference recall number 24V837 to ask when inspection and repair appointments are open.
- Ask about the free inspection and axle replacement that corrects incorrectly installed air ride suspension brake axles.
- Leave extra stopping distance if you tow the trailer before the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Once Pj Trailers opens the dealer repair, a Pj Trailers technician will inspect the air ride suspension brake axles and replace the axles as needed. Parts and instructions are supplied at no cost, and the final repair is free once available. The reimbursement plan covers labor for the inspection and any required repair work, so keep repair paperwork and ask Pj Trailers customer service or the service desk how to submit documented labor costs.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 6, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 2, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| December 6, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 26, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 30, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 3, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V837?
Recall 24V837 covers 43 2024-2025 Pj Trailers Ld trailers with air ride suspension brake axles that were installed incorrectly, reducing braking ability. That defect can increase stopping distance and crash risk, and Pj Trailers will inspect and replace the axles for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Pj Trailers Ld is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 24V837. If it is, contact a franchised Pj Trailers dealer or Pj Trailers customer service at 1-903-669-0228. Ask for the axle inspection and any required replacement. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Pj Trailers' remedy says the axle inspection and replacement are free. Use recall 24V837 when you call the dealer or customer service.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced braking ability. If the air ride suspension brake axles are installed incorrectly, the trailer needs more distance to stop, increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free inspection and axle replacement before normal towing.
When were owners notified about recall 24V837?
Pj Trailers mailed owner notification letters on December 26, 2024. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN anyway. The VIN decides whether your specific 2024-2025 Pj Trailers Ld trailer is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V837000 |
|---|---|
| Pj Trailers customer service | 1-903-669-0228 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V837 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V837000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →