Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DEXTER
Model Of Vehicle
D40 TRAILER AXLE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
18E100000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Hubs
Effect Of Defect
If The Bearings Overheat, The Hub May Fail, AffeCTIng Handling And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dexter Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Remove The Hubs, Repack The Bearings And Reinstall The Hubs, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began November 9, 2018. Owners May Contact Dexter Customer Service At 1-574-295-7888.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dexter Axle Company
Start Of Manufacture
20180910
End Of Manufacture
20180910
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1677
Date Owners Notified
20181109
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dexter Axle Company
Date Report Received
20181107