9999 DEXTER D44 TRAILER AXLE Recalls (2)

Campaign:

18E087000 on 08/30/2018

Component:

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly

Manufactured:

06/18/2018 - 07/31/2018

Affected:

9,350

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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.

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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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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