DEXTER AXLE DEXTER AXLE AXLE ASSEMBLY Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
DEXTER AXLE AXLE ASSEMBLY
Brand
DEXTER AXLE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
DEXTER AXLE COMPANY is recalling certain DEXTER AXLE AXLE ASSEMBLY equipment due to power train:axle assembly issues. THESE CRACKS CAN PROPAGATE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE TUBE, RESULTING IN THE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE VEHICLE, CREATING.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
DEXTER AXLE IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRAILER AXLE ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 15, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2010. ON SOME AXLES, CRACKS COULD APPEAR IN THE SPINDLE WELD.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
THESE CRACKS CAN PROPAGATE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE TUBE, RESULTING IN THE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE VEHICLE, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD THAT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH TO OTHER VEHICLES, AND COMPROMISES THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DEXTER AXLE IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY THE OWNERS WHO MAY HAVE THE AFFECTED AXLES INSTALLED ON THEIR VEHICLE. THE AFFECTED AXLE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026