Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Manufacturer
Timken Company
What Happened
The front wheel bearing in your vehicle helps your wheels stay stable while driving. The wheel bearings sold under part number 510072 are the wrong size, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wrong wheel bearing is used, it could affect how well your vehicle brakes and steers. This could make it harder to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your distributor will give you a replacement wheel bearing for free, so you should contact them to arrange the replacement as soon as possible.
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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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