Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TIMKEN
Model Of Vehicle
WHEEL BEARING
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
15E045000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Effect Of Defect
Use Of An Incorrectly Sized Wheel Bearing Can Adversely Affect The Braking And Steering Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Timken Company
Start Of Manufacture
20151222
End Of Manufacture
20150427
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
576
Date Owners Notified
20150520
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Timken Company
Date Report Received
20150603