Recall 96E028000: Suspension, Rear

NHTSA recall 96E028000 · announced September 10, 1996 · Dexter · 74 units affected

The problem

A METALLURGICAL DEFECT IN THE AXLE SPINDLES CAUSES BRITTLENESS AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE.

The risk

BREAKAGE OF THESE SPINDLES CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES ON THESE TRAILERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 5, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DEXTER AT 1-219-295-1900.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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