Dexter Axle | NHTSA Recall #97E033000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97E033000 by Dexter Axle. Includes 5,048 affected units, DEXTER AXLE/WHEEL BEARINGS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97E033000

Manufacturer: Dexter Axle

Report Received Date: 1997-10-03T00:00:00

Subject: Dexter axle/wheel bearings

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 5,048

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

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 Action: Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hbgr-3vt8~crcx

NHTSA ID: 97E033000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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