DEXTER DEXTER D44 TRAILER AXLE Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
DEXTER D44 TRAILER AXLE
Brand
DEXTER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Dexter Axle Company is recalling certain DEXTER D44 TRAILER AXLE equipment due to power train:axle hubs issues. If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Dexter Axle Company (Dexter) is recalling certain D28H, D35, D40, and D44 trailer axles. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dexter will notify owners, and dealers will remove the hubs, repack the bearings and reinstall the hubs, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
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