Dexter recall: Power train
What is wrong
Dexter Axle Company (Dexter) is recalling certain D28H, D35, D40, and D44 trailer axles. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
What could happen
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dexter will notify owners, and dealers will remove the hubs, repack the bearings and reinstall the hubs, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
Vehicles covered
- Dexter D28H Trailer Axle
- Dexter D35 Trailer Axle
- Dexter D40 Trailer Axle
- Dexter D44 Trailer Axle
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E100000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Dexter Axle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 7, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 9, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,677
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 10, 2018 to Sep 10, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Axle hubs
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: Suspension Aug 28, 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.