Oil leaking from the front axle

[DKu]

I have a new 2021 Big Horn 4x4 purchased in April. I just discovered today oil leaks on the floor, right at the front axle. Can someone tell me what component this is and how it might happen? I plan to go back to the dealership tomorrow but would like to diagnose the problem first. Thanks in advance,

 

[brian42]

It's dripping off the axle housing but it's hard to tell where it's coming from.

Driving will stir up the wind under the truck and spread that oil e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e.

If you're curious you can try and trace where you think it is coming from and compare that to what the dealership tells you. There's not a lot of room to root around under there, especially if you don't lift the truck, so you'll want an inspection mirror.

Since it's under warranty I would take it to the dealership and let them sort it out. It could be anything from a non-tightened fitting to a broken part/system. You've got plenty of time left on your warranty that if it happens again you can take it back in for another attempt.

Just my .02

 

[DKu]

Thank you, brian42. I left the truck with the dealer now.

 

[dts828]

Did you have oil changed recently? Could be loose oil filter or remnants of a bad clean up after the oil change.

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[Scram1500]

Might be a leak at the engine oil filter which is directly above the actuator and differential