OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

98E023000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED Axle Assembly

Reported Jul 28, 1998 · DEXTER AXLE CO., INC.

Summary

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AXLES. THE HUBS USED ON SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE AN OVERSIZED WHEEL PILOT DIAMETER WHICH PREVENTS PROPER SEATING OF THE WHEEL.

Consequence

IF THE WHEEL IS NOT SEATED, THE MOUNTING STUDS CAN FAIL AND RESULT IN LOSS OF THE WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TAG AXLE HUBS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JULY1998.ONLY TERRA TRANSIT VEHICLES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL.

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