DEXTER AXLE: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by DEXTER AXLE in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 3, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DEXTER AXLE/WHEEL BEARINGS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AXLES USED ON MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE WHEEL BEARINGS USED IN SOME OF THESE AXLES HAVE A METALLURGICAL DEFECT CAUSING EARLY FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 97E033000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 5,048

Consequence Summary:

A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL END FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS IF NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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