Recall 19V681 affects 8 2018-2019 Lucon Custom Heavy Haul trailers for under-greased axle bearings. Repair is free at any franchised Lucon dealer.
Lucon is recalling 8 2018-2019 Custom Heavy Haul dual axle trailers because Dexter #13G axle hubs were built without enough grease on the inner and outer bearings. Under recall 19V681, overheated bearings can fail early and raise crash risk, and Lucon dealers will inspect and repair the axle hubs free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The axle hub on a 2018-2019 Lucon Custom Heavy Haul trailer holds the wheel bearings. Those bearings let each wheel rotate around the Dexter #13G axle with a thin layer of grease between moving metal surfaces. The grease is there to reduce friction and carry heat away from the hub while the trailer is being towed.
On the affected trailers, Dexter applied too little grease to the inner and outer bearings in the hubs on certain #13G axles. With too little grease, the bearing surfaces run hotter than designed. Heat builds inside the hub because the moving parts are not fully coated, and the hub does not get the lubrication it needs during normal trailer use.
The warning sign is overheating of the wheel hubs. After towing, an affected hub can be hotter than expected compared with the rest of the trailer. If your VIN is included and a hub is overheating, stop using the trailer until the axle bearings are inspected and greased.
Who's affected?
The same rear suspension component appears for each listed model year.
| 2018 Lucon Custom Heavy Haul | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2019 Lucon Custom Heavy Haul | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 8 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Under-greased bearings can overheat and fail early, increasing the risk of a crash. Overheating wheel hubs are the warning sign, so treat unusual hub heat as a reason to stop using the vehicle and contact a Lucon dealer before another trip. Repair is free at any franchised Lucon dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2019 Lucon Custom Heavy Haul trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lucon dealer to schedule the free bearing-grease and hub-component repair that addresses overheating and premature bearing failure from under-greased axle bearings.
- Bring the recall notice if Lucon mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V681 when you call.
- Tow cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop using the trailer if the axle hub overheats.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lucon technician handles the Dexter #13G axle hub components. The repair is to properly grease the inner and outer bearing areas, reinstall the components, or replace components that need replacement. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Lucon has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this axle hub or bearing repair before the recall work. Contact Lucon customer service at 1-770-233-1331 with repair paperwork and payment documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 26, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 26, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| September 26, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 1, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V681?
Recall 19V681 covers 8 2018-2019 Lucon Custom Heavy Haul dual axle trailers with Dexter #13G axles. The axle hubs lacked enough grease on the inner and outer bearings, which can cause overheating and early bearing failure. Lucon dealers handled the repair for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Lucon Custom Heavy Haul is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 19V681. If it is, contact a Lucon dealer or Lucon customer service at 1-770-233-1331 and ask for the Dexter axle bearing recall repair. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Lucon's remedy says dealers properly greased and reinstalled the affected components or replaced them as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is bearing overheating and early bearing failure. If an axle bearing fails while the trailer is in use, the trailer becomes harder to control and crash risk increases. Confirm the VIN, then have the Lucon dealer complete the free bearing service.
When did recall 19V681 start?
Recall 19V681 began on March 20, 2019. Dexter notified Lucon dealers, and the dealer remedy was to grease and reinstall the affected hub components or replace components as needed. Lucon customer service can confirm the repair path for your trailer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V681000 |
|---|---|
| Lucon customer service | 1-770-233-1331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V681 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V681000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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