DEXTER AXLE: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by DEXTER AXLE in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 18, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DEXTER AXLE/AXLE ASSEMBLIES

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.

NHTSA ID: 00E064000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,826

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

DEXTER AXLE WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED AXLES FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 1, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DEXTER AXLE/AXLE ASSEMBLY/BRAKE DRUM

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AXLES FITTED WITH 6 BOLT BRAKE DRUMS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND AUGUST 2000. THESE BRAKE DRUMS HAD UNDERGONE A DESIGN CHANGE WHICH RENDERED THEM INCOMPATIBLE WITH CERTAIN CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS PRODUCED BY AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT, INC. BRAKE DRUMS USED WITH THESE WHEELS DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MOUNTING SURFACE AREA FOR SUPPORT OF THESE WHEELS.

NHTSA ID: 00E051000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,216

Consequence Summary:

INSUFFICIENT SURFACE AREA WILL RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL BOLTS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL(S) TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. LOSS OF THE WHEEL(S) COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEXTER AXLE WILL BE NOTIFYING CONSUMERS TO INSPECT THEIR AXLES TO CONFIRM THAT THE TRAILER IS FITTED WITH ALUMNIUM WHEELS. IF SO, THE NEAREST TRAILER FACILITY SHOULD BE ABLE TO ASSIST THE CONSUMERS WITH REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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