Wheels: hubcap/cover (Dexter Axle)
Vehicle equipment recall 02E-046. NHTSA received DEXTER AXLE’s report on Aug 7, 2002.
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The short answer
NHTSA received DEXTER AXLE’s report on Aug 7, 2002. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Wheels: hubcap/cover.
What should you 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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 520 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- Dexter Axle EZ Lube Wheel HUBBuilt from Mar 15, 2002 to May 15, 2002
- Dexter Axle EZ LubeBuilt from Mar 15, 2002 to May 15, 2002
Who is recalling it?
- Made by DEXTER AXLE.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file before 2010 (FLAT_RCL_PRE_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.