OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

02E046000

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Reported Aug 7, 2002 · DEXTER AXLE

Summary

DEXTER AXLE 2000LB EZ-LUBE AXLES INSTALLED ON TRAILERS PRODUCTED BY VIKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BETWEEN MARCH 15 AND MAY 15, 2002. THE SPINDLE NUT LOCKING WASHER OR TANG WASHER WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.

Consequence

THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL HUBS. LOOSE WHEEL HUBS CAN RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, FAILURE, OR UNEXPECTED DETACHMENT OF THE HUB AND WHEEL(S). LOSS OF THE WHEEL(S) COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEXTER AXLE HAS NOTIFIED ITS CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES INSPECTED AND REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 7, 2002. 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.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

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