Dexter Trailer Axle Recall for Insufficient Bearing Grease
Dexter Axle Company is recalling specific trailer axles because inner hub bearings may lack sufficient grease, risking overheating and failure.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle hub failure) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Dexter Axle Company is recalling certain D28H, D35, D40, and D44 trailer axles. The recall addresses a defect where the inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased. This lack of lubrication can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, which can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 9, 2018.
Dexter will notify owners, and dealers will remove the hubs, repack the bearings, and reinstall the hubs free of charge. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS recall
- Manufacturer
- Dexter Axle Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer Axles
- Affected units
- 1,677
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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