Dexter Axle | NHTSA Recall #01E005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E005000 by Dexter Axle. Includes 987 affected units, DEXTER AXLE/AXLE ASSEMBLY/BRAKE DRUM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: hi-spec wheels, part no. 356655, used in combination with dexter axle (6) bolt brake drums manufactured between february and october 2000. a design change with the brake drum rendered them incompatible with certain cast aluminum wheels produced by hi-spec wheel & tire company. brake drums used with these wheels do not provide sufficient mounting surface area for support of these wheels.

Corrective Action

Dexter axle will notify consumers to return their vehicles to the nearest dealer for inspection and correction of the defect free of charge. owner notification began january 12, 2001. 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 service department at 1-800-440-2164.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E005000

Manufacturer: Dexter Axle

Report Received Date: 2001-02-05T00:00:00

Subject: Dexter axle/axle assembly/brake drum

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 987

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: hi-spec wheels, part no. 356655, used in combination with dexter axle (6) bolt brake drums manufactured between february and october 2000. a design change with the brake drum rendered them incompatible with certain cast aluminum wheels produced by hi-spec wheel & tire company. 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 notify consumers to return their vehicles to the nearest dealer for inspection and correction of the defect free of charge. owner notification began january 12, 2001. 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 service department at 1-800-440-2164.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-inbq~k7vq~94gn

NHTSA ID: 01E005000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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