Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Hi-Spec Wheels, Part No. 356655, Used In Combination With Dexter Axle (6) Bolt Brake Drums Manufactured Between February And October 2000. A Design Change With The Brake DrUM Rendered Them Incompatible With Certain Cast Aluminum Wheels Produced By Hi-Spec Wheel & Tire Company. Brake Drums Used With These Wheels Do Not Provide Sufficient Mounting Surface Area For Support Of These Wheels.
Make Of Vehicle
DEXTER
Model Of Vehicle
BRAKE DRUM
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01E005000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Hub
Effect Of Defect
Insufficient Surface Area Will Result In Loosening Of The Wheel Bolts Which May Cause The Wheel(S) To Become Detached From The Vehicle. Loss Of The Wheel(S) Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dexter Axle Will Notify Consumers To Return Their Vehicles To The Nearest Dealer For InspeCTIon And CorreCTIon Of The Defect Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began January 12, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Dexter Axle Service Department At 1-800-440-2164.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dexter Axle Co., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000201
End Of Manufacture
20001031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
987
Date Owners Notified
20010112
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dexter Axle
Date Report Received
20010205