NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E100
Manufacturer Dexter
Axle Company
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,677
Insufficient Grease on Bearings may cause Failure
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Recall Acknowledgement
November 20, 2018
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