Dexter Axle | NHTSA Recall #00E051000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00E051000 by Dexter Axle. Includes 3,216 affected units, DEXTER AXLE/AXLE ASSEMBLY/BRAKE DRUM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: axles fitted with 6 bolt brake drums manufactured between february and august 2000. these brake drums had undergone a design change which rendered them incompatible with certain cast aluminum wheels produced by american racing equipment, inc. brake drums used with these wheels do not provide sufficient mounting surface area for support of these wheels.

Corrective Action

Dexter axle will be notifying consumers to inspect their axles to confirm that the trailer is fitted with alumnium wheels. if so, the nearest trailer facility should be able to assist the consumers with repairs free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00E051000

Manufacturer: Dexter Axle

Report Received Date: 2000-09-01T00:00:00

Subject: Dexter axle/axle assembly/brake drum

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 3,216

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: axles fitted with 6 bolt brake drums manufactured between february and august 2000. these brake drums had undergone a design change which rendered them incompatible with certain cast aluminum wheels produced by american racing equipment, inc. brake drums used with these wheels do not provide sufficient mounting surface area for support of these wheels.

Consequence Summary: Insufficient surface area will result in loosening of the wheel bolts which may cause the wheel(s) to become detached from the vehicle. loss of the wheel(s) could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dexter axle will be notifying consumers to inspect their axles to confirm that the trailer is fitted with alumnium wheels. if so, the nearest trailer facility should be able to assist the consumers with repairs free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4n85-g2qr_q7p4

NHTSA ID: 00E051000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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