Dexter Axle Company – Insufficient Grease on Bearings may cause Failure

Dexter Axle Company (Dexter) is recalling certain D28H, D35, D40, and D44 trailer axles. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.


Report Received Date 11/07/2018
NHTSA ID 18E100000
Consequence Summary If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Dexter will notify owners, and dealers will remove the hubs, repack the bearings and reinstall the hubs, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 1677
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18E100000)

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