NHTSA recall 18E087000 · Equipment
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Reported Aug 28, 20189,350 vehicles affectedDexter Axle CompanyMaker’s number N/ABuilt Jun 19, 2018 – Aug 1, 2018
The defect
Dexter Axle Company (Dexter) is recalling certain D44 trailer axles with a 4400 pound capacity. These axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to fail or the hub to overheat.
The risk
The wheel hub may overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire or the bearing may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dexter Axle will notify the axle purchasers, and dealers for those vehicle manufacturers will replace the hubs with new hubs, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Dexter Axle customer service at 1-574-295-7888.