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Ford, Mazda, Mercury 2001–2012 Suspension recall

Recalled June 3, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15E045000 · Ford

Hazard
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Units
576 units

Description

The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.

What to do

Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.

Product
Ford ESCAPE · Ford MARINER · Ford TRIBUTE · Ford TRIBUTE HYBRID · Ford WHEEL HUB BEARING
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company · Mazda Motor Corp. · Timken Company

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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