Dexter recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Dexter Axle Company (Dexter) is recalling certain D44 trailer axles with a 4400 pound capacity. These axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to fail or the hub to overheat.
What could happen
The wheel hub may overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire or the bearing may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dexter Axle will notify the axle purchasers, and dealers for those vehicle manufacturers will replace the hubs with new hubs, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Dexter Axle customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
Vehicles covered
- Dexter D44 Trailer Axle
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E087000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Dexter Axle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 28, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 13, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,350
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 19, 2018 to Aug 1, 2018
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- N/A
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dexter recall: Power train Nov 7, 2018
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.