Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Axles Fitted With 6 Bolt Brake Drums Manufactured Between February And August 2000. These Brake Drums Had Undergone A Design Change Which Rendered Them Incompatible With Certain Cast Aluminum Wheels Produced By American Racing Equipment, Inc. 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
DEXTER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
00E051000
Component Description
Suspension
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 Be Notifying Consumers To Inspect Their Axles To Confirm That The Trailer Is Fitted With AlumniUM Wheels. If So, The Nearest Trailer Facility Should Be Able To Assist The Consumers With Repairs Free Of Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dexter Axle
Start Of Manufacture
20000201
End Of Manufacture
20000831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3216
Date Owners Notified
20000828
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dexter Axle
Date Report Received
20000901