Power train: axle hubs (Dexter)
Vehicle equipment recall 22E-053. NHTSA received Dexter Axle Company’s report on Jun 22, 2022.
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The short answer
NHTSA received Dexter Axle Company’s report on Jun 22, 2022. 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?
Hub separation from the wheel end may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Power train: axle hubs.
What should you do?
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 2,926 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
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Part no.
005-147-01
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- Dexter DexterNHTSA gives no dates made
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).
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.