Recall 15E045000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Defect in 2001-2012 FORD ESCAPE
RECALL This recall affects up to 576 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15E045000 |
| Manufacturer | Timken Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 576 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 FORD ESCAPE, 2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 2002 FORD ESCAPE, 2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 2003 FORD ESCAPE, 2004 FORD ESCAPE, 2004 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 2005 FORD ESCAPE, 2005 MERCURY MARINER, 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 2006 FORD ESCAPE, 2006 MERCURY MARINER, 2007 FORD ESCAPE, 2007 MERCURY MARINER, 2007 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 2008 MERCURY MARINER, 2008 FORD ESCAPE, 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 2009 FORD ESCAPE, 2009 MERCURY MARINER, 2010 FORD ESCAPE, 2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 2010 MERCURY MARINER, 2011 FORD ESCAPE, 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID, 2011 MERCURY MARINER, 2012 FORD ESCAPE
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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