Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Manufacturer
Timken Company
What Happened
The wheel bearing in your vehicle is like a ball-and-socket joint that helps your front wheels move smoothly. In some cases, the wheel bearing on your 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, or 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner may be the wrong size.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're using a wheel bearing that's not the correct size, it could affect how your vehicle brakes and steers. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially if you need to stop suddenly or take a sharp turn.
Free Fix
Your local dealer or the manufacturer will replace the incorrectly sized wheel bearing with a new one, free of charge. You should contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536 to arrange 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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