Dexter recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Dexter Axle Company (Dexter Axle) is recalling certain #13, #13D, #13G, #13T, #14, and #14T axles. The axles may lack the proper amount of grease on the inner and outer bearings in the hubs.
What could happen
The ungreased axle bearings may result in a wheel locking up, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Dexter has notify the trailer manufacturers that purchased the axles, and dealers will properly grease and reinstall the components or replace the components as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Dexter Axle customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
Vehicles covered
- Dexter 13 Trailer Axle
- Dexter 14 Trailer Axle
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19E023000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Dexter Axle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 7, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 22, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 882
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 7, 2018 to Feb 26, 2019
- Part
- Suspension › Multiple axle
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.
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.