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NHTSARecalled Sep 29, 2006 · #06V372000

AXLE FAILURES/DEXTER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM. LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
AXLE FAILURES/DEXTER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
DOUGLAS MARINE CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEXTER WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 06E029). A NEW LARGER CALIPER MOUNTING NUT WILL BE INSTALLED. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164 OR DOUGLAS MARINE AT 1-269-857-4308.

View the official CPSC notice