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.