Defect Description For Recall
Dexter Axle Company (Dexter) Is Recalling Certain D44 Trailer Axles With A 4400 Pound Capacity. These Axles May Be Missing Inner Bearing Races On The Hubs, Which Can Cause The Bearing To Fail Or The Hub To Overheat.
Make Of Vehicle
DEXTER
Model Of Vehicle
D44 TRAILER AXLE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
18E087000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
The Wheel Hub May Overheat And Smoke, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire Or The Bearing May Fail, AffeCTIng Handling And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dexter Axle Will Notify The Axle Purchasers, And Dealers For Those Vehicle Manufacturers Will Replace The Hubs With New Hubs, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 13, 2018. Owners May Contact Dexter Axle Customer Service At 1-574-295-7888.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dexter Axle Company
Start Of Manufacture
20180619
End Of Manufacture
20180801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
9350
Date Owners Notified
20180913
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dexter Axle Company
Date Report Received
20180828
Make Campaign Number
N/A