OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
96E028000
Suspension:rear
Reported Sep 10, 1996 · DEXTER AXLE CO., INC.
Summary
A METALLURGICAL DEFECT IN THE AXLE SPINDLES CAUSES BRITTLENESS AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE.
Consequence
BREAKAGE OF THESE SPINDLES CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES ON THESE TRAILERS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 5, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DEXTER AT 1-219-295-1900.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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