Dexter Axle recall: Power train
What is wrong
Dexter axle is recalling certain trailer axle assemblies manufactured from august 15, 2010, through august 30, 2010. On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
What could happen
These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles, and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dexter axle is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify the owners who may have the affected axles installed on their vehicle. The affected axle assemblies will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164 or their vehicle manufacturer.
Vehicles covered
- Dexter Axle Axle Assembly
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E048000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Dexter Axle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 8, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 26, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 685
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 15, 2010 to Aug 30, 2010
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
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 .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.