Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Manufacturer
Timken Company
What Happened
The wheel bearing is a crucial part that connects your car's wheels to the suspension. In certain cases, the bearings used on your 2001-2012 Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, or 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner have the wrong size, which can cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
Using a wheel bearing that's the wrong size can make it harder to steer and brake your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
The company will replace the faulty wheel bearings with the correct ones, free of charge. You should contact Timken's customer service to arrange the replacement, and it's on them to cover the cost.
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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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