Dexter Axle Company: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Dexter Axle Company in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 7, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Insufficient Grease on Bearings may cause Failure

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.

NHTSA ID: 18E100000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 1,677

Consequence Summary:

If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 49.37

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September 17, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Misoriented Brake Flange may cause Brake Failure

Dexter Axle Company (Dexter Axle) is recalling certain Torsion Trailer Axles, models #10, #10F and #11. The brake mounting flanges may be incorrectly oriented, possibly resulting in premature brake failure.

NHTSA ID: 18E090000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,463

Consequence Summary:

Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dexter Axle will notify the trailer manufacturers that purchased the axles, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the axles and replace the entire axle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 83.57

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August 28, 2018

(Campaign #: N/A)

Missing Bearing Races Causing Hub to Overheat

Dexter Axle Company (Dexter) is recalling certain D44 trailer axles with a 4400 pound capacity. These axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to fail or the hub to overheat.

NHTSA ID: 18E087000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 9,350

Consequence Summary:

The wheel hub may overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire or the bearing may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dexter Axle will notify the axle purchasers, and dealers for those vehicle manufacturers will replace the hubs with new hubs, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Dexter Axle customer service at 1-574-295-7888.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 53.04

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August 2, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Incorrect Tapered Roller Bearings Installed

Dexter Axle Company (Dexter) is recalling certain Dexter Trailer Axles, part number D30/#10L. Incorrect tapered roller bearings may have been installed.

NHTSA ID: 18E075000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 236

Consequence Summary:

The incorrect bearings may overheat or fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dexter has notified the manufacturers that purchased the affected axles and those manufacturers will conduct recalls to have their dealers inspect and replace the bearings, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2018. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 90.68

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