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NHTSA recall 00E064000 · Equipment

Suspension

Reported Oct 18, 20002,826 vehicles affectedDEXTER AXLE CO., INC.

The defect

Equipment description: axles assemblies manufactured from june 1 and september 15, 2000. some axles were manufactured with a bearing option known as nev-r-lube. the optional hub utilizes a sealed cartridge bearing which IS held in place with a retaining ring that prevents the hub from shifting on the bearing. some of these axle assemblies were produced without the retaining ring.

The risk

The absence of the retaining ring can allow the hub to shift inward and may result in brake interference or tire contact to the vehicle structure. braking problems can result in a loss of control of the vehicle. Tire contact to the vehicle structure can result in overheating and potentially lead to a fire or cause the tire to blowout.

The remedy

Dexter axle will inspect and repair the affected axles free of charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Owner notification began october 26, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dexter axle at 800-400-2164.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).