Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E087000 Reported August 28, 2018

Missing bearing races causing hub to overheat

Q: What is recall 18E087000?

NHTSA recall 18E087000 was issued by Dexter Axle Company on August 28, 2018. It addresses: Missing bearing races causing hub to overheat. The recall affects approximately 9,350 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension 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 Company · Suspension · 9,350 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18E087000

Manufacturer Campaign

N/A

Manufacturer

Dexter Axle Company

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

9,350

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 28, 2018

Completion Rate

53.04

Defect Summary

Dexter axle company (dexter) is recalling certain d44 trailer axles with a 4400 pound capacity. these axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to fail or the hub to overheat.

Safety Consequence

The wheel hub may overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire or the bearing may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dexter axle will notify the axle purchasers, and dealers for those vehicle manufacturers will replace the hubs with new hubs, free of charge. the recall began on september 13, 2018. owners may contact dexter axle customer service at 1-574-295-7888.

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 Company dealer and reference recall ID 18E087000 or campaign N/A.
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 18E087000

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

What is recall 18E087000?

NHTSA recall 18E087000 was issued by Dexter Axle Company on August 28, 2018. It addresses: Missing bearing races causing hub to overheat. The recall affects approximately 9,350 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dexter Axle Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E087000 or the manufacturer campaign number N/A. 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.