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Dexter Suspension recall
Recalled October 3, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97E033000 · Dexter
Hazard
A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.
Units
5,048 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.
Product
Dexter D20 · Dexter D28 · Dexter D35
Manufacturer(s)
DEXTER AXLE
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →