Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Manufacturer
Timken Company
What Happened
Your vehicle uses a front wheel bearing to help your wheels turn smoothly. However, some wheel bearings made by Timken were produced with incorrect dimensions, which could affect how well your vehicle brakes and steers.
Risk if Unfixed
If you use a wheel bearing with the wrong dimensions, it could lead to reduced braking and steering performance. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially when you're trying to stop or change direction quickly.
Free Fix
Your replacement wheel bearing will be provided by Timken at no cost to you. You should contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536 to arrange for 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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