Recall 02E046000: Wheels, Hubcap/cover

NHTSA recall 02E046000 · announced August 7, 2002 · Dexter Axle · 520 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.