March 7, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19E023000
Insufficient Grease on Bearings may cause Failure
The ungreased axle bearings may result in a wheel locking up, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E023
Manufacturer Dexter
Axle Company
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 882
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
2 Affected Products
Equipments
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| DEXTER | 13 TRAILER AXLE | 11/07/2018 – 02/26/2019 |
| DEXTER | 14 TRAILER AXLE | 11/07/2018 – 02/26/2019 |
6 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19E023-2877.PDF 224.124KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-19E023-8999.PDF 224.403KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19E023-7251.pdf 245.523KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
RCLQRT-19E023-7864.PDF 211.121KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
RCLQRT-19E023-3658.PDF 211.221KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
RCLQRT-19E023-0380.PDF 211.301KB
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