Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Manufacturer
Timken Company
What Happened
The wheel bearing in your vehicle is a critical component that helps your front wheels turn smoothly. The bearings in question have the wrong size, which could affect how your wheels respond to steering and braking.
Risk if Unfixed
If your wheel bearing is the wrong size, it could make it harder to steer and brake your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, especially when you're driving at high speeds or making sharp turns.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the incorrect wheel bearing with a properly sized one, at no cost to you. You should have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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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