Wednesday, May 03, 2006
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
DEXTER AXLE / D60 9999
DEXTER AXLE / D70 9999
DEXTER AXLE / D80 9999
Manufacturer : DEXTER AXLE COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06E029000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 27, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 562
Summary:
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:
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:
DEXTER AXLE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
DEXTER AXLE / D60 9999
DEXTER AXLE / D70 9999
DEXTER AXLE / D80 9999
Manufacturer : DEXTER AXLE COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06E029000 Mfg's Report Date : APR 27, 2006
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 562
Summary:
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:
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:
DEXTER AXLE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
