Dexter Axle: equipment recalls

NHTSA lists 5 equipment recall campaigns for Dexter Axle. NHTSA received the reports from 2000 to 2012. The campaigns have 6,306 units in total. The newest campaign is 11E057000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Jan 2012.

NHTSA recall lookup

The defect, the consequence and the remedy on this page are the summaries in the NHTSA recall file. The file names the manufacturer that filed each recall report.

NHTSA recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 6,306 units in total.

11E057000Received 4 Jan 2012. 1,713 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Dexter axle is recalling certain electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps sold for use on various trailers. Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps which can render the unit inoperable.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dexter axle is working with the installers and vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify owners who may have had the affected e/h brake actuator installed on their vehicle. The safety recall began on december 20, 2011. Owners may contact dexter axle at 1-260-636-5311 or their vehicle manufacturer.
Products named: Dexter Axle Brake Actuator.
Report filed by DEXTER AXLE.
10E048000Received 8 Oct 2010. 685 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Dexter Axle Axle Assembly.
Report filed by DEXTER AXLE COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Oct 2010.
06E029000Received 28 Apr 2006. 562 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain dexter axle trailer axles models d60, d70, and d80 equipped with disc brakes manufactured between february 1 and march 16, 2006, installed as original equipment on certain trailers and sold as replacement equipment. The caliper mounting nuts can strip.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The stripped mounting caliper nut does not properly engage onto the bolt and allows the caliper to come apart creating a loss of braking ability, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dexter axle has updated their repair remedy. (see the amended defect information report dated april 27, 2006.)dexter axle will notify owners and provide replacement parts along with repair instructions free of charge. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.
Products named: Dexter Axle D60; Dexter Axle D80; Dexter Axle D70.
Report filed by DEXTER AXLE COMPANY.
02E046000Received 7 Aug 2002. 520 units.
Wheels / Hubcap/Cover
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Dexter Axle EZ Lube Wheel Hub; Dexter Axle EZ Lube.
Report filed by DEXTER AXLE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2002.
00E064000Received 18 Oct 2000. 2,826 units.
Suspension
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Equipment description: axles assemblies manufactured from june 1 and september 15, 2000. Some axles were manufactured with a bearing option known as nev-r-lube. The optional hub utilizes a sealed cartridge bearing which is held in place with a retaining ring that prevents the hub from shifting on the bearing. Some of these axle assemblies were produced without the retaining ring.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The absence of the retaining ring can allow the hub to shift inward and may result in brake interference or tire contact to the vehicle structure. Braking problems can result in a loss of control of the vehicle. Tire contact to the vehicle structure can result in overheating and potentially lead to a fire or cause the tire to blowout.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dexter axle will inspect and repair the affected axles free of charge.
Products named: Dexter Axle Axle Assemble.
Report filed by DEXTER AXLE CO., INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Oct 2000.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Counts

Dexter Axle equipment campaigns, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2000, with 1 campaign.

Dexter Axle: campaigns for each component
Component		Campaigns
Equipment		1
Power Train		1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic		1
Suspension		1
Wheels		1

Products in the campaigns

The product names in the NHTSA file.

Axle Assemble1
Axle Assembly1
Brake Actuator1
D601
D701
D801
EZ Lube1
EZ Lube Wheel Hub1

Official channels

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Cite this page

Recall Register. Dexter Axle: equipment recalls. https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/dexter-axle/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026

Manufacturers in the recall file: DEXTER AXLE; DEXTER AXLE COMPANY; DEXTER AXLE CO., INC..

The brand is the make that NHTSA records for the campaign. A campaign that names 2 brands is on the page of each brand. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Dexter Axle products do the campaigns name?: The NHTSA records have 8 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Axle Assemble
How many units does a Dexter Axle equipment campaign have?: The median Dexter Axle campaign has 685 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.
Which component do the Dexter Axle campaigns name most often?: Equipment, in 1 campaign. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.