Dexter D44 Trailer Axle: Suspension
Recall 18E087000 · Aug 28, 2018 · Dexter Axle Company
9,350
units affected
9,350
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E087000
- Date
- Aug 28, 2018
- Maker
- Dexter Axle Company
- Units affected
- 9,350
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Dexter | D44 Trailer Axle | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E087000?
1 model: Dexter D44 Trailer Axle (all years), about 9,350 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E087000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.