| NHTSA Record Id: 494 |
Vehicale/Equipment Name: DEXTER AXLE |
| Recalled Component Id: 000015130000106211000000311 |
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| Model Name: EZ LUBE WHEEL HUB |
Model Year: 9999 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 02E046000 |
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| Component Name: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER |
Manufacturer That Filed Report: DEXTER AXLE |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Mar, 15 2002 |
End date of Manufacturing: May, 15 2002 |
| Report For : E |
Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 520 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Aug, 07 2002 |
Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : DEXTER AXLE |
Report Received Date: Aug, 07 2002 |
| Record Creation date : Aug, 22 2002 |
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| Defect Summary : 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. |
Consequence Summary: 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. |
| Corrective Summary : 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. |
Recall 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). |
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