Dexter #10 Torsion Trailer Axle, #10F Torsion Trailer Axle, #11 Torsion Trailer Axle: Service brakes
Recall 18E090000 · Sep 17, 2018 · Dexter Axle Company
3,463
units affected
3,463
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E090000
- Date
- Sep 17, 2018
- Maker
- Dexter Axle Company
- Units affected
- 3,463
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Service brakes
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Dexter Axle Company (Dexter Axle) is recalling certain Torsion Trailer Axles, models #10, #10F and #11. The brake mounting flanges may be incorrectly oriented, possibly resulting in premature brake failure.
What can happen
Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dexter Axle will notify the trailer manufacturers that purchased the axles, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the axles and replace the entire axle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Dexter | #10F Torsion Trailer Axle | Not stated |
| Dexter | #10 Torsion Trailer Axle | Not stated |
| Dexter | #11 Torsion Trailer Axle | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E090000?
3 models: Dexter #10F Torsion Trailer Axle (all years), Dexter #10 Torsion Trailer Axle (all years), Dexter #11 Torsion Trailer Axle (all years), about 3,463 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E090000?
Dexter Axle will notify the trailer manufacturers that purchased the axles, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the axles and replace the entire axle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
What can happen?
Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.