Dexter Axle Ez Lube Wheel Hub Recalls
All Dexter Axle Ez Lube Wheel Hub recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.August 22nd, 2002
Recalled Component
WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Recall Date
August 22nd, 2002
August 22nd, 2002
Units Effected
520
520
NHTSA Campaign Number: 02E046000
Manufacturer: DEXTER AXLE
Manufactured Begin Date: March 15th, 2002
Manufactured End Date: May 15th, 2002
Date of Owner Notification: August 7th, 2002
Defect Summary:
DEXTER AXLE 2000LB EZ-LUBE AXLES INSTALLED ON TRAILERS PRODUCTED BY VIKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BETWEEN MARCH 15 AND MAY 15, 2002. THE SPINDLE NUT LOCKING WASHER OR TANG WASHER WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. Consequence Summary:
THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL HUBS. LOOSE WHEEL HUBS CAN RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, FAILURE, OR UNEXPECTED DETACHMENT OF THE HUB AND WHEEL(S). LOSS OF THE WHEEL(S) COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Corrective Summary:
DEXTER AXLE HAS NOTIFIED ITS CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES INSPECTED AND REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 7, 2002. 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 1-800-400-2164. Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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