Timken Company | NHTSA Recall #17E042000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17E042000 by Timken Company. Affecting rear hub unit bearings , part numbers hb5z1104a and ha590446 sold by timken for installation on 2011-2017 ford explorer 4x2 vehicles Includes 400 affected units, Hub Unit Bearing may Allow Wheel Detachment, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsrear hub unit bearings , part numbers hb5z1104a and ha590446 sold by timken for installation on 2011-2017 ford explorer 4x2 vehicles
Defect Summary
Timken company (timken) is recalling certain rear hub unit bearings , part numbers hb5z1104a and ha590446 sold by timken for installation on 2011-2017 ford explorer 4x2 vehicles. these rear hub unit bearings with ford branding, were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Corrective Action
Timken will notify the known owners and the distributors that received the parts, and dealers will provide a replacement rear hub unit bearing, free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2017. owners may contact timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.