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Dexter Axle Company — Insufficient Grease on Bearings may cause Failure
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
The ungreased axle bearings may result in a wheel locking up, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What to do
Dexter has notify the trailer manufacturers that purchased the axles, and dealers will properly grease and reinstall the components or replace the components as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Dexter Axle customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
Who to contact: Dexter has notify the trailer manufacturers that purchased the axles, and dealers will properly grease and reinstall the components or replace the components as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Dexter Axle customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
The product
Dexter Axle Company (Dexter Axle) is recalling certain #13, #13D, #13G, #13T, #14, and #14T axles. The axles may lack the proper amount of grease on the inner and outer bearings in the hubs.
Details
- Units affected
- 882
- Recall date
- March 7, 2019
- Brand
- Dexter Axle Company
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Dexter Axle Company — Insufficient Grease on Bearings may cause Failure”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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