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NHTSA Recall 15E045000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARINGJun 3, 2015· Timken Company

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2001FordEscape
2002FordEscape
2003FordEscape
2004FordEscape
2005FordEscape
2006FordEscape
2007FordEscape
2008FordEscape
2009FordEscape
2010FordEscape
2011FordEscape
2012FordEscape
2001MazdaTribute
2002MazdaTribute
2003MazdaTribute
2004MazdaTribute
2005MazdaTribute
2006MazdaTribute
2007MazdaTribute
2008MazdaTribute
2009MazdaTribute
2010MazdaTribute

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