Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly (Dexter)
Vehicle equipment recall 18E-075. NHTSA received Dexter Axle Company’s report on Aug 2, 2018.
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The short answer
NHTSA received Dexter Axle Company’s report on Aug 2, 2018. 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?
The incorrect bearings may overheat or fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dexter Axle Company (Dexter) is recalling certain Dexter Trailer Axles, part number D30/#10L.
Incorrect tapered roller bearings may have been installed.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly.
What should you do?
Dexter has notified the manufacturers that purchased the affected axles and those manufacturers will conduct recalls to have their dealers inspect and replace the bearings, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2018. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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.safercar.gov.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 236 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- Dexter D30/#101 Trailer AxleBuilt from Jan 2, 2018 to Jun 12, 2018
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Dexter Axle Company.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. 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.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
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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.