Dexter D28 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 97E033000
Manufacturer: DEXTER AXLE
Manufactured Begin Date: June 16th, 1997
Manufactured End Date: June 23rd, 1997
Date of Owner Notification: September 23rd, 1997

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AXLES USED ON MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE.

Consequence Summary:
A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 1997.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.