NHTSA recall 06E029000 · Equipment
Service brakes, hydraulic
The defect
Certain dexter axle trailer axles models D60, D70, and D80 equipped with disc brakes manufactured between february 1 and march 16, 2006, installed as original equipment on certain trailers and sold as replacement equipment. the caliper mounting nuts can strip.
The risk
The stripped mounting caliper nut does not properly engage onto the bolt and allows the caliper to come apart creating a loss of braking ability, which could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dexter axle has updated their repair remedy. (See the amended defect information report dated april 27, 2006.)dexter axle will notify owners and provide replacement parts along with repair instructions free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.