22E053 – Hub May Separate from Axle Wheel End – Dexter Axle

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DEXTER
July 13, 2022 Airstream Adventures N.W. 1705 Industrial Way
Caldwell, ID 83605 To Whom it May Concern:
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Dexter Axle has decided that a potential safety defect exists in certain trailers manufactured or distributed by your company. Accordingly, a recall to address this issue is being initiated effective June 23, 2022. The defect involves a 42mm cartridge bearing washer that may crack under load within the hub assembly. The potential may lead to a hub separation condition of the axle wheel end. Affected trailer manufacturers and distributors will be notified by mail regarding this recall and will be instructed to verify the affected units and instructed to replace the suspect washer with a certified washer. The parts will be replaced in accordance with a detailed set of repair instructions. All replacement parts will be provided by Dexter Axle. There is no cost to owners for this recall. Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease the trailers covered by this notification until this recall has been performed. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. Specific purchase order numbers that are affected by the recall are on the second page of this letter. Your assistance with this recall is appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dexter Warranty at directly at (574) 413-9066 or scantzler@dexteraxle.com.
Sincerely,
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Robert W. Gelven
Vice President of Engineering
RWG/cmb Enclosures
P.O. Box 250 • Elkhart, Indiana 46515 • Phone: (574) 295-7888 • Fax: (574) 295-8666 • www.dexteraxle.com
a DexKo Global Company • Together is Better

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Dexter Axle Company OCT 03, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-053 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Dexter Axle Company
Address : 2900 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY EAST PO BOX 250 ELKHART IN 46516
Company phone : 574-295-7888
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 2,926 Estimated percentage with defect : 10 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Dexter
42mm Cartridge Bearing Washer Part No. : 005-147-01 Size : 42mm Function : Bearing Preload
Descriptive Information : 42mm cartridge bearing & hub assemblies built between 1-Apr-2022 and 16- Jun-2022 have a washer that could potential crack under load. Units potentially affected is 2926. Nev-R-Lube hub assembly is a unique product optional with specific features and components.
Production Dates : APR 01, 2022 – JUN 16, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : 42mm cartridge bearing washer may crack on load within the hub assembly.
The potential leads to a hub seperation condition of the axle wheel end.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : There is a potential for the washer to crack under load. If the washer cracks, the preload on the bearing is lost resulting in a premature bearing life and excessive end play in the hub assembly. This may lead to a hub separation condition which is a safety risk.
Description of the Cause : Due to improper heat treatment including quench and tempering at the component supplier, the 42mm cartridge bearing washer may be brittle leading to cracking under load when assembled. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name : Washer
Component Description : 42mm Cartridge Bearing Washer Component Part Number : 005-147-01 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : United States Chronology :
After receiving customer complaints/warranty claims on 16-June of a bearing failure, an investigation was initiated to determine the failure mechanism of the issue. Upon further investigation of the claims, it was discoverd the washer associated 42mm cartridge bearing washer was cracking leading to potential bearing and hub assembly performance issues including detachment from the axle. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Dexter instituted a 100% comformance testing of the hardness of the
42mm cartridge bearing washer on 18-Jun-2022. Dexter will contact each customer to coordinate repair/replacement of suspect axle hubs. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : 42mm cartridge bearing washers have been marked with a ‘gold’ paint dot to indicate the material hardness meets the product specifcations.
The corrective/containment actions were put into production on 20- Jun-2022. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All of our customers have been notified verbally and the recall letter will
be distributed by 15-Jul-2022. There is no current plan for the manufacturer notice for this recall.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 01, 2022 – JUL 15, 2022 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 13, 2022 – JUL 13, 2022 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Dexter Axle Company JUN 22, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-053 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Dexter Axle Company
Address : 2900 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY EAST PO BOX 250 ELKHART IN 46516
Company phone : 574-295-7888
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 2,926 Estimated percentage with defect : 10 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Dexter
42mm Cartridge Bearing Washer Part No. : 005-147-01 Size : 42mm Function : Bearing Preload
Descriptive Information : 42mm cartridge bearing & hub assemblies built between 1-Apr-2022 and 16- Jun-2022 have a washer that could potential crack under load. Units potentially affected is 2926. Nev-R-Lube hub assembly is a unique product optional with specific features and components.
Production Dates : APR 01, 2022 – JUN 16, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : 42mm cartridge bearing washer may crack on load within the hub assembly.
The potential leads to a hub seperation condition of the axle wheel end.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : There is a potential for the washer to crack under load. If the washer cracks, the preload on the bearing is lost resulting in a premature bearing life and excessive end play in the hub assembly. This may lead to a hub separation condition which is a safety risk.
Description of the Cause : Due to improper heat treatment including quench and tempering at the component supplier, the 42mm cartridge bearing washer may be brittle leading to cracking under load when assembled. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name : Washer
Component Description : 42mm Cartridge Bearing Washer Component Part Number : 005-147-01 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : United States Chronology :
After receiving customer complaints/warranty claims on 16-June of a bearing failure, an investigation was initiated to determine the failure mechanism of the issue. Upon further investigation of the claims, it was discoverd the washer associated 42mm cartridge bearing washer was cracking leading to potential bearing and hub assembly performance issues including detachment from the axle. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Dexter instituted a 100% comformance testing of the hardness of the
42mm cartridge bearing washer on 18-Jun-2022. Dexter will contact each customer to coordinate repair/replacement of suspect axle hubs. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : 42mm cartridge bearing washers have been marked with a ‘gold’ paint dot to indicate the material hardness meets the product specifcations.
The corrective/containment actions were put into production on 20- Jun-2022. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All of our customers have been notified verbally and the recall letter will
be distributed by 15-Jul-2022.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 01, 2022 – JUL 15, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Dexter Axle Company SEP 26, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-053 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Dexter Axle Company
Address : 2900 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY EAST PO BOX 250 ELKHART IN 46516
Company phone : 574-295-7888
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 2,926 Estimated percentage with defect : 10 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Dexter
42mm Cartridge Bearing Washer Part No. : 005-147-01 Size : 42mm Function : Bearing Preload
Descriptive Information : 42mm cartridge bearing & hub assemblies built between 1-Apr-2022 and 16- Jun-2022 have a washer that could potential crack under load. Units potentially affected is 2926. Nev-R-Lube hub assembly is a unique product optional with specific features and components.
Production Dates : APR 01, 2022 – JUN 16, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : 42mm cartridge bearing washer may crack on load within the hub assembly.
The potential leads to a hub seperation condition of the axle wheel end.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : There is a potential for the washer to crack under load. If the washer cracks, the preload on the bearing is lost resulting in a premature bearing life and excessive end play in the hub assembly. This may lead to a hub separation condition which is a safety risk.
Description of the Cause : Due to improper heat treatment including quench and tempering at the component supplier, the 42mm cartridge bearing washer may be brittle leading to cracking under load when assembled. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name : Washer
Component Description : 42mm Cartridge Bearing Washer Component Part Number : 005-147-01 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : United States Chronology :
After receiving customer complaints/warranty claims on 16-June of a bearing failure, an investigation was initiated to determine the failure mechanism of the issue. Upon further investigation of the claims, it was discoverd the washer associated 42mm cartridge bearing washer was cracking leading to potential bearing and hub assembly performance issues including detachment from the axle. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Dexter instituted a 100% comformance testing of the hardness of the
42mm cartridge bearing washer on 18-Jun-2022. Dexter will contact each customer to coordinate repair/replacement of suspect axle hubs. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : 42mm cartridge bearing washers have been marked with a ‘gold’ paint dot to indicate the material hardness meets the product specifcations.
The corrective/containment actions were put into production on 20- Jun-2022. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All of our customers have been notified verbally and the recall letter will
be distributed by 15-Jul-2022.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 01, 2022 – JUL 15, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 13, 2022 – JUL 13, 2022 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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