Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Manufacturer
Timken Company
What Happened
The front wheel bearing in your vehicle helps keep your wheels stable and secure. In some cases, the bearing sold for your 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, or 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner may be the wrong size, which can affect your vehicle's braking and steering.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wrong-sized bearing is in place, it could make your vehicle harder to steer and brake, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the incorrect wheel bearing with the correct one, at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536 to schedule the replacement.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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