Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #17E048000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17E048000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting wheel hub bearing assemblies, part number hb5z-1104-c, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 ford explorer 4x2 vehicles Includes 630 affected units, Hub Unit Bearing may Allow Wheel Detachment, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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wheel hub bearing assemblies, part number hb5z-1104-c, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 ford explorer 4x2 vehicles

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain wheel hub bearing assemblies, part number hb5z-1104-c, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 ford explorer 4x2 vehicles. these bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. it is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from ford dealers for the incorrect application. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17E048000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2017-08-28T00:00:00
Subject: Hub unit bearing may allow wheel detachment
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 630

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain wheel hub bearing assemblies, part number hb5z-1104-c, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 ford explorer 4x2 vehicles. these bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Consequence Summary: A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. it is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from ford dealers for the incorrect application. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

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

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SID: row-zsi9_b4v6.rczm
NHTSA ID: 17E048000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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