Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E029000 Reported April 28, 2006

Brake caliper mounting hardware

Q: What is recall 06E029000?

NHTSA recall 06E029000 was issued by Dexter Axle on April 28, 2006. It addresses: Brake caliper mounting hardware. The recall affects approximately 562 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Dexter Axle · N/A · 562 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06E029000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Dexter Axle

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

562

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 28, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain dexter axle trailer axles models d60, d70, and d80 equipped with disc brakes manufactured between february 1 and march 16, 2006, installed as original equipment on certain trailers and sold as replacement equipment. the caliper mounting nuts can strip.

Safety Consequence

The stripped mounting caliper nut does not properly engage onto the bolt and allows the caliper to come apart creating a loss of braking ability, which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dexter axle has updated their repair remedy. (see the amended defect information report dated april 27, 2006.)dexter axle will notify owners and provide replacement parts along with repair instructions free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Dexter Axle dealer and reference recall ID 06E029000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 06E029000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06E029000?

NHTSA recall 06E029000 was issued by Dexter Axle on April 28, 2006. It addresses: Brake caliper mounting hardware. The recall affects approximately 562 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dexter Axle dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E029000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.