The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22E053000·Announced 2022-06-22

Dexter Axle Recalls 42mm Cartridge Bearing Washers for Hub Separation Risk

Dexter Axle is recalling 42mm Cartridge Bearing Washers that may crack and cause the hub to separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 separation) that may cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Dexter Axle Company is recalling certain 42mm Cartridge Bearing Washers, part number 005-147-01. The defect involves the 42mm cartridge bearing washer within the hub assembly, which may crack. This cracking can cause the hub to separate from the axle wheel end.

Hub separation from the wheel end may cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved.

Dealers will replace the 42mm cartridge bearing washer free of charge. Notification letters were mailed on July 13, 2022. Owners may contact Dexter Axle's 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 — Power Train / Axle
Hazard
Affected units
2,926

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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