Recall 15E045000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2001 | MAZDA | TRIBUTE |
| 2002 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2002 | MAZDA | TRIBUTE |
| 2003 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2003 | MAZDA | TRIBUTE |
| 2004 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2004 | MAZDA | TRIBUTE |
| 2005 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2005 | MAZDA | TRIBUTE |
| 2005 | MERCURY | MARINER |
| 2006 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2006 | MAZDA | TRIBUTE |
| 2006 | MERCURY | MARINER |
| 2007 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2007 | MAZDA | TRIBUTE |
| 2007 | MERCURY | MARINER |
| 2008 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2008 | MAZDA | TRIBUTE |
| 2008 | MERCURY | MARINER |
| 2009 | FORD | ESCAPE |
| 2009 | MAZDA | TRIBUTE |
| 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 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.