Defect Description For Recall
Timken Is Recalling Certain Non-Formed, Front Wheel Hubs, Part Number Ha599467, Which Were Sold To Retail And Automotive Distributors In The Automobile Aftermarket As Front Wheel Hub Replacements Designed Only For Use On Certain 2002 Through 2005, 4X4, Non-Abs, Jeep Liberty Vehicles. These Front Wheel Hub Units Can Be Mistakenly Sold To Owners And Installed On 4X2 Versions Of The Jeep Vehicles.
Make Of Vehicle
TIMKEN
Model Of Vehicle
FRONT WHEEL HUB
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12E047000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Hub
Effect Of Defect
If The Non-Formed Hub Unit Is Installed On A Jeep Liberty 4X2 Model (Which Does Not Use An Axle Nut For Hub Retention), The Vehicle Wheel Will Not Be Secure And A Front Wheel Separation May Occur, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Timken Has Notified Retail Stores That Have Received The Subject Parts. The Front Wheel Hubs Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. Owners Who May Have Purchased The Affected Units Should Contact Timken At 1-330-471-3693 For More Information. This Recall Is Being Conducted By Timken, Not Chrysler/Jeep.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Timken Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
892
Date Owners Notified
20121026
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Timken Company
Date Report Received
20121022