Defect Description For Recall
Certain Dexter Axle Trailer Axles Models D60, D70, And D80 Equipped With Disc Brakes Manufactured Between February 1 And March 16, 2006, Installed As Original Equipment On Certain Trailers And Sold As Replacement Equipment. The Caliper Mounting Nuts Can Strip.
Make Of Vehicle
DEXTER AXLE
Model Of Vehicle
D70
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E029000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
The Stripped Mounting Caliper Nut Does Not Properly Engage Onto The Bolt And Allows The Caliper To Come Apart Creating A Loss Of Braking Ability, Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dexter Axle Has Updated Their Repair Remedy. (See The Amended Defect Information Report Dated April 27, 2006.)Dexter Axle Will Notify Owners And Provide Replacement Parts Along With Repair InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 31, 2006. Owners May Contact Dexter Axle At 1-800-400-2164.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dexter Axle Company
Start Of Manufacture
20060201
End Of Manufacture
20060316
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
562
Date Owners Notified
20060331
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dexter Axle
Date Report Received
20060428