Front Axel Replacement - Preventitive Maintenance?

I have a 2008 Acura TL Type S with around 120k miles. I know 3 other people with the same car (07-08) and all have had their front axel break while on the road. Is this THAT common that it should be performed around 120k miles to prevent the inevitable? It certaintly could be a scary situation if you're on the highway and the axel breaks or if you're making a left turn.

Any standard guidance on this from Acurazine?
Thanks guys.