NHTSA Campaign 19E023000
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Issued by Dexter Axle Company · Reported Mar 7, 2019 · 882 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
The ungreased axle bearings may result in a wheel locking up, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXTER | 13 TRAILER AXLE | 882 | |
| DEXTER | 14 TRAILER AXLE | 882 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19E023000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.