Timken Company | NHTSA Recall #12E047000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12E047000 by Timken Company. Affecting non-formed, front wheel hubs, part number ha599467, which were sold to retail and automotive distributors in the automobile aftermarket as front wheel hub replacements designed only for use on certain 2002 through 2005, 4x4, non-abs, jeep liberty vehicles Includes 892 affected units, Replacement Front Wheel Hubs, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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non-formed, front wheel hubs, part number ha599467, which were sold to retail and automotive distributors in the automobile aftermarket as front wheel hub replacements designed only for use on certain 2002 through 2005, 4x4, non-abs, jeep liberty vehicles

Defect Summary

Timken is recalling certain non-formed, front wheel hubs, part number ha599467, which were sold to retail and automotive distributors in the automobile aftermarket as front wheel hub replacements designed only for use on certain 2002 through 2005, 4x4, non-abs, jeep liberty vehicles. these front wheel hub units can be mistakenly sold to owners and installed on 4x2 versions of the jeep vehicles.

Corrective Action

Timken has notified retail stores that have received the subject parts. the front wheel hubs will be replaced free of charge. owners who may have purchased the affected units should contact timken at 1-330-471-3693 for more information. this recall is being conducted by timken, not chrysler/jeep.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12E047000
Manufacturer: Timken Company
Report Received Date: 2012-10-22T00:00:00
Subject: Replacement front wheel hubs
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 892

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Timken is recalling certain non-formed, front wheel hubs, part number ha599467, which were sold to retail and automotive distributors in the automobile aftermarket as front wheel hub replacements designed only for use on certain 2002 through 2005, 4x4, non-abs, jeep liberty vehicles. these front wheel hub units can be mistakenly sold to owners and installed on 4x2 versions of the jeep vehicles.
Consequence Summary: If the non-formed hub unit is installed on a jeep liberty 4x2 model (which does not use an axle nut for hub retention), the vehicle wheel will not be secure and a front wheel separation may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Timken has notified retail stores that have received the subject parts. the front wheel hubs will be replaced free of charge. owners who may have purchased the affected units should contact timken at 1-330-471-3693 for more information. this recall is being conducted by timken, not chrysler/jeep.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12E047000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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