NHTSA Campaign Number
15E045000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Reported to NHTSA: March 6, 2015
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
What This Recall Page Shows
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Affected Vehicles (29)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Ford | Escape |
| 2002 | Ford | Escape |
| 2003 | Ford | Escape |
| 2004 | Ford | Escape |
| 2005 | Ford | Escape |
| 2006 | Ford | Escape |
| 2007 | Ford | Escape |
| 2008 | Ford | Escape |
| 2009 | Ford | Escape |
| 2010 | Ford | Escape |
| 2011 | Ford | Escape |
| 2012 | Ford | Escape |
| 2001 | Mazda | Tribute |
| 2002 | Mazda | Tribute |
| 2003 | Mazda | Tribute |
| 2004 | Mazda | Tribute |
| 2005 | Mazda | Tribute |
| 2006 | Mazda | Tribute |
| 2007 | Mazda | Tribute |
| 2008 | Mazda | Tribute |
| 2009 | Mazda | Tribute |
| 2010 | Mazda | Tribute |
| 2005 | Mercury | Mariner |
| 2006 | Mercury | Mariner |
| 2007 | Mercury | Mariner |
| 2008 | Mercury | Mariner |
| 2009 | Mercury | Mariner |
| 2010 | Mercury | Mariner |
| 2011 | Mercury | Mariner |
Browse Affected Vehicles
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 15E045000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.