9999 DEXTER D40 TRAILER AXLE Recall

Campaign:

18E100000 on 11/08/2018

Component:

Power train:axle hubs

Manufactured:

09/09/2018 - 09/09/2018

Affected:

1,677

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dexter will notify owners, and dealers will remove the hubs, repack the bearings and reinstall the hubs, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.

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.

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