Timken Company | NHTSA Recall #15E045000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E045000 by Timken Company. Affecting 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 Includes 576 affected units, Front Wheel Bearing has Wrong Dimensions, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsaftermarket 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.