Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Front — Wheel Bearing

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q2
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Missing Quarterly Report Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-2

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