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June 22, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22E053000
Hub May Separate from Axle Wheel End
Hub separation from the wheel end may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E053
Manufacturer Dexter Axle Company
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,926
Summary
Dexter Axle Company (Dexter Axle) is recalling certain 42mm Cartridge Bearing Washers, part number 005-147-01. The 42mm cartridge bearing washer within the hub assembly may crack, causing the hub to separate from the axle wheel end.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the 42mm cartridge bearing washer, free of charge. Notification letters were mailed July 13, 2022. Owners may contact Dexter Axle’s customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
After receiving customer complaints/warranty claims on 16-June of a bearing failure, an investigation was initiated to determine the failure mechanism of the issue. Upon further investigation of the claims, it was discovered the washer associated 42mm cartridge bearing washer was cracking leading to potential bearing and hub assembly performance issues including detachment from the axle.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
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10 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22E053-2431.pdf 646.576KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22E053-5400.PDF 213.758KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22E053-8221.pdf 216.452KB
Recall 573 Report- 09/26/2022
RCLRPT-22E053-3244.PDF 213.746KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-3
RCLQRT-22E053-3907.PDF 211.125KB
Recall 573 Report- 10/03/2022
RCLRPT-22E053-9488.PDF 213.847KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22E053-2634.PDF 211.221KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-1
RCLQRT-22E053-3235.PDF 211.307KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2023-2
RCLQRT-22E053-0613.PDF 211.413KB
Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2023-3
RCLQRT-22E053-2095.PDF 211.659KB
Latest Recalls Documents
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22E053&docType=RCL
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- Specs: 3,500 lbs Idler Trailer Axle (Capacity 3.5K), 5 Lug, Tube: 2 3/8"
- High Strength Straight Steel Axle Tube
- Axle comes fully assembled, so all you'll have to do is attach the springs, the U-bolt kits, and the tire and wheel assemblies.
- Underslung - Spring seats are welded to the bottom of the axle, which allows for a lower ride height.
- Trailer Axle Design for use on Light Duty Trailers
- EZ Lube Design Removable rubber plug on the hub cap with easy access to a grease-able zerk fitting Grease your axle without pulling off your whole entire hub
- Internal Wiring System To ensure seamless design Protect brake wires from wear and tear
- High Strength Straight Steel Axle Tube Construction to ensure Even Tire Wear A better highway experience
- Underslung - Axle is welded with spring seats on the bottom Allows for lower ride height For optimal usage, use with double eye springs
- 72" from Hubface to Hubface and 58" Spring Center to Spring Center.
- Springs are 25 1/4" long and 1 3/4" wide
- 4 Leaf Springs
- 2-3/8" Main Tube
- 5 Lug with a 4 1/2" bolt pattern. 1/2 lug studs.
- Capacity: 2000 lbs, Tube:1-3/4 | 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern
- EZ Lube Design: Removable rubber plug on the hub cap with easy access to a grease-able zerk fitting. Grease your axle without pulling off your whole entire hub.
- Internal Wiring System: To ensure seamless design and protect brake wires from wear and tear.
- High Strength Straight Steel Axle Tube Construction: To ensure even tire wear and a better highway experience.
- Underslung - Axle is welded with spring seats on the bottom: Allows for lower ride height. For optimal usage, use with double eye springs.
- Versatile Design - Compatible for use on Medium Duty Trailers Utility, Boat, Car Haulers, ATV, Lawn & Landscape, Flatbed, Livestock, Cargo, Enclosed, RV Trailers, Dump, Lowboy, Flatbed Trailers and more
- EZ Lube design for effortless maintenance - grease your axle without removing the whole hub assembly
- Underslung - Our trailer axle beam is welded with spring seats on the bottom Allows for lower ride height, for optimal usage, use with double eye springs
- High-Strength Construction - Made with straight steel axle tube to ensure even tire wear and a better highway experience
- Easy Installation - Simply pair with double eye springs for optimal usage and get your trailer back on the road in no time
- Specs: 3,500 lbs Idler Trailer Axle (Capacity 3.5K), 5 Lug, Tube: 2 3/8"
- High Strength Straight Steel Axle Tube
- Axle comes fully assembled, so all you'll have to do is attach the springs, the U-bolt kits, and the tire and wheel assemblies.
- Underslung - Spring seats are welded to the bottom of the axle, which allows for a lower ride height.
- Trailer Axle Design for use on Light Duty Trailers
- 2,000 lbs capacity
- Stub axles can be bolted (hardware not included) or welded to trailer frame
- 45 degree downward starting angle
- Perfect item to easily build your own custom motorcycle trailer
- Read product description below for more detailed information.
- 60" from Hubface to Hubface and 48" Spring Center to Spring Center.
- Springs are 25 1/4" long and 1 3/4" wide.
- 4 Leaf Springs
- 2-3/8" Main Tube
- 5 Lug with a 4 1/2" bolt pattern. 1/2 lug studs.
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July 13, 2022 Airstream Adventures N.W. 1705 Industrial Way
Caldwell, ID 83605 To Whom it May Concern:
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Dexter Axle has decided that a potential safety defect exists in certain trailers manufactured or distributed by your company. Accordingly, a recall to address this issue is being initiated effective June 23, 2022. The defect involves a 42mm cartridge bearing washer that may crack under load within the hub assembly. The potential may lead to a hub separation condition of the axle wheel end. Affected trailer manufacturers and distributors will be notified by mail regarding this recall and will be instructed to verify the affected units and instructed to replace the suspect washer with a certified washer. The parts will be replaced in accordance with a detailed set of repair instructions. All replacement parts will be provided by Dexter Axle. There is no cost to owners for this recall. Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease the trailers covered by this notification until this recall has been performed. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. Specific purchase order numbers that are affected by the recall are on the second page of this letter. Your assistance with this recall is appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dexter Warranty at directly at (574) 413-9066 or scantzler@dexteraxle.com.
Sincerely,
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Robert W. Gelven
Vice President of Engineering
RWG/cmb Enclosures
P.O. Box 250 • Elkhart, Indiana 46515 • Phone: (574) 295-7888 • Fax: (574) 295-8666 • www.dexteraxle.com
a DexKo Global Company • Together is Better
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Dexter Axle Company OCT 03, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-053 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Dexter Axle Company
Address : 2900 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY EAST PO BOX 250 ELKHART IN 46516
Company phone : 574-295-7888
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 2,926 Estimated percentage with defect : 10 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Dexter
42mm Cartridge Bearing Washer Part No. : 005-147-01 Size : 42mm Function : Bearing Preload
Descriptive Information : 42mm cartridge bearing & hub assemblies built between 1-Apr-2022 and 16- Jun-2022 have a washer that could potential crack under load. Units potentially affected is 2926. Nev-R-Lube hub assembly is a unique product optional with specific features and components.
Production Dates : APR 01, 2022 – JUN 16, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : 42mm cartridge bearing washer may crack on load within the hub assembly.
The potential leads to a hub seperation condition of the axle wheel end.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : There is a potential for the washer to crack under load. If the washer cracks, the preload on the bearing is lost resulting in a premature bearing life and excessive end play in the hub assembly. This may lead to a hub separation condition which is a safety risk.
Description of the Cause : Due to improper heat treatment including quench and tempering at the component supplier, the 42mm cartridge bearing washer may be brittle leading to cracking under load when assembled. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name : Washer
Component Description : 42mm Cartridge Bearing Washer Component Part Number : 005-147-01 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : United States Chronology :
After receiving customer complaints/warranty claims on 16-June of a bearing failure, an investigation was initiated to determine the failure mechanism of the issue. Upon further investigation of the claims, it was discoverd the washer associated 42mm cartridge bearing washer was cracking leading to potential bearing and hub assembly performance issues including detachment from the axle. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Dexter instituted a 100% comformance testing of the hardness of the
42mm cartridge bearing washer on 18-Jun-2022. Dexter will contact each customer to coordinate repair/replacement of suspect axle hubs. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : 42mm cartridge bearing washers have been marked with a ‘gold’ paint dot to indicate the material hardness meets the product specifcations.
The corrective/containment actions were put into production on 20- Jun-2022. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All of our customers have been notified verbally and the recall letter will
be distributed by 15-Jul-2022. There is no current plan for the manufacturer notice for this recall.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 01, 2022 – JUL 15, 2022 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 13, 2022 – JUL 13, 2022 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Dexter Axle Company JUN 22, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-053 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Dexter Axle Company
Address : 2900 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY EAST PO BOX 250 ELKHART IN 46516
Company phone : 574-295-7888
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 2,926 Estimated percentage with defect : 10 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Dexter
42mm Cartridge Bearing Washer Part No. : 005-147-01 Size : 42mm Function : Bearing Preload
Descriptive Information : 42mm cartridge bearing & hub assemblies built between 1-Apr-2022 and 16- Jun-2022 have a washer that could potential crack under load. Units potentially affected is 2926. Nev-R-Lube hub assembly is a unique product optional with specific features and components.
Production Dates : APR 01, 2022 – JUN 16, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : 42mm cartridge bearing washer may crack on load within the hub assembly.
The potential leads to a hub seperation condition of the axle wheel end.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : There is a potential for the washer to crack under load. If the washer cracks, the preload on the bearing is lost resulting in a premature bearing life and excessive end play in the hub assembly. This may lead to a hub separation condition which is a safety risk.
Description of the Cause : Due to improper heat treatment including quench and tempering at the component supplier, the 42mm cartridge bearing washer may be brittle leading to cracking under load when assembled. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name : Washer
Component Description : 42mm Cartridge Bearing Washer Component Part Number : 005-147-01 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : United States Chronology :
After receiving customer complaints/warranty claims on 16-June of a bearing failure, an investigation was initiated to determine the failure mechanism of the issue. Upon further investigation of the claims, it was discoverd the washer associated 42mm cartridge bearing washer was cracking leading to potential bearing and hub assembly performance issues including detachment from the axle. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Dexter instituted a 100% comformance testing of the hardness of the
42mm cartridge bearing washer on 18-Jun-2022. Dexter will contact each customer to coordinate repair/replacement of suspect axle hubs. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : 42mm cartridge bearing washers have been marked with a ‘gold’ paint dot to indicate the material hardness meets the product specifcations.
The corrective/containment actions were put into production on 20- Jun-2022. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All of our customers have been notified verbally and the recall letter will
be distributed by 15-Jul-2022.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 01, 2022 – JUL 15, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Dexter Axle Company SEP 26, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-053 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Dexter Axle Company
Address : 2900 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY EAST PO BOX 250 ELKHART IN 46516
Company phone : 574-295-7888
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 2,926 Estimated percentage with defect : 10 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Dexter
42mm Cartridge Bearing Washer Part No. : 005-147-01 Size : 42mm Function : Bearing Preload
Descriptive Information : 42mm cartridge bearing & hub assemblies built between 1-Apr-2022 and 16- Jun-2022 have a washer that could potential crack under load. Units potentially affected is 2926. Nev-R-Lube hub assembly is a unique product optional with specific features and components.
Production Dates : APR 01, 2022 – JUN 16, 2022
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : 42mm cartridge bearing washer may crack on load within the hub assembly.
The potential leads to a hub seperation condition of the axle wheel end.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : There is a potential for the washer to crack under load. If the washer cracks, the preload on the bearing is lost resulting in a premature bearing life and excessive end play in the hub assembly. This may lead to a hub separation condition which is a safety risk.
Description of the Cause : Due to improper heat treatment including quench and tempering at the component supplier, the 42mm cartridge bearing washer may be brittle leading to cracking under load when assembled. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name : Washer
Component Description : 42mm Cartridge Bearing Washer Component Part Number : 005-147-01 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : United States Chronology :
After receiving customer complaints/warranty claims on 16-June of a bearing failure, an investigation was initiated to determine the failure mechanism of the issue. Upon further investigation of the claims, it was discoverd the washer associated 42mm cartridge bearing washer was cracking leading to potential bearing and hub assembly performance issues including detachment from the axle. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Dexter instituted a 100% comformance testing of the hardness of the
42mm cartridge bearing washer on 18-Jun-2022. Dexter will contact each customer to coordinate repair/replacement of suspect axle hubs. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : 42mm cartridge bearing washers have been marked with a ‘gold’ paint dot to indicate the material hardness meets the product specifcations.
The corrective/containment actions were put into production on 20- Jun-2022. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All of our customers have been notified verbally and the recall letter will
be distributed by 15-Jul-2022.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 01, 2022 – JUL 15, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 13, 2022 – JUL 13, 2022 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-053
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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