LIMITED WARRANTY
What Products Are Covered

All Dexter® Axle Company (“Dexter”) trailer axles, suspensions, and brake
control systems manufactured on or after September 1, 2016, excluding
Dexter 6000 series Manufactured Housing Axles. Additional exclusions
include the following brands: Silent Drive by Dexter, Kodiak, Dexter’s Door
and Ventilation Products, and Heavy Duty Steering and Lift Axles, which are
covered by separate warranties specific to those products.

Limited 1 Year Warranty

Grease & oil seals (FOR ALL PRODUCTS), couplers, and Dexter DX6.6
Surge Actuator have a one (1) year limited warranty to the original
purchaser from the date of original retail purchase.

Limited 2 Year Warranty

Dexter warrants to the original purchaser that its electric over hydraulic
actuators (DX Series and BrakeRite®), Airflex® air supply components, and
Tow Assist™ electronic components shall be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original
retail purchase.

Limited 5 Year Warranty

Dexter warrants to the original purchaser that its sprung axles, sprung
suspension systems, Versa~Flex™ axles, Eliminator™ axles, hydraulic
surge actuators (except Dexter DX6.6 Surge Actuator), and Dexter Genuine
Replacement Parts shall be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of five (5) years. The warranty period shall begin from the date
of original retail purchase.

Limited 6 Year Warranty

Dexter warrants to the original purchaser that its Vortex™ and Vault® high
performance lubrication systems shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of six (6) years from the date of original retail
purchase.

Limited 7 Year Warranty
Dexter warrants to the original purchaser that its Predator Series® electric
brake controllers shall be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of seven (7) years from the date of original retail purchase.

Limited 10 Year Warranty

Dexter warrants to the original purchaser that the suspension components
of its Torflex® axles shall be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of ten (10) years from the date of original retail purchase.

Exclusive Remedy

Dexter will, at its option, repair or replace the affected components of
any defective axle, repair or replace the entire defective axle, or refund
the lesser of the original purchase price and the then-current list price of
the axle or components. In all cases, a reasonable time period must be
allowed for warranty repairs to be completed. Allowance will only be made
for installation costs specifically approved by Dexter.

What You Must Do

In order to make a claim under these warranties:
1. You must be the original purchaser of the trailer and/or Dexter
Genuine Replacement Parts.
2. You must promptly notify Dexter after detection of any defect, but in
any case within the applicable warranty period of such defect, and
provide us with the axle or applicable component serial number
and any substantiation of such defect which may include, but is not
limited to, the return of part(s) that we may reasonably request.
3. The axles, suspensions and components must have been installed
and maintained in accordance with good industry practice and

any specific Dexter recommendations, including those specified in
Dexter’s current manuals.

Exclusions

These warranties do not extend to and do not cover defects caused by:
1. The connecting of brake wiring to the trailer wiring or trailer wiring to
the towing vehicle wiring.
2. The attachment of the running gear to the frame.
3. Parts not supplied by Dexter.
4. Any damage whatsoever caused by or related to any alteration of the
axle including welding supplemental brackets to the axle.
5. Use of an axle on a unit other than the unit to which it was originally
mounted.
6. Normal wear and tear.
7. Improper alignment.
8. Improper installation.
9. Unreasonable use (including trailer overloading or improper loading
and failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance as
specified in Dexter’s current manuals including required maintenance
after “Prolonged Storage”).
10. Improper torque values and torqueing of wheel nuts. (The proper
torqueing procedure and torque values are contained in Dexter’s
current manuals).
11. Improper or lack of maintenance.
12. Cosmetic finish or corrosion.

Limitations

1. In all cases, Dexter reserves the right to fully satisfy its
obligations under the Limited Warranties by refunding the lesser of
the original purchase price and the then-current list price of the
defective axle (or, if the axle has been discontinued, of the most
nearly comparable current product).
2. Dexter reserves the right to furnish for any substitute replacement
component or product in the event an axle or any component of the
axle is discontinued or is otherwise unavailable.
3. These warranties are nontransferable.

General

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL OR IMPLIED, IN FACT
OR IN LAW (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGMENT OR OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE).
These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
DEXTER HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF TIME,
INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE, TOWING FEES, TELEPHONE CALLS,
COST OF MEALS OR LODGING, FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, or the exclusion or limitation if incidental or consequential damages,
so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.
Inquiries regarding these warranties should be sent to:
Dexter Axle Company
P.O. Box 250
Elkhart, IN 46515
Note: Current Dexter manuals can be found at www.dexteraxle.com.

2900 Industrial Parkway East • Elkhart, IN 46516 • Phone: (574) 295-7888 • Fax: (574) 295-8666
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