Duralast Wheel Spindle; Ford Edge (2007-2010): Suspension
Recall 17E053000 · Sep 27, 2017 · Bearing Technologies Ltd
4,284
units affected
4,284
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17E053000
- Date
- Sep 27, 2017
- Maker
- Bearing Technologies Ltd
- Units affected
- 4,284
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Hub
- Model years
- 2007-2010
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Bearing Technologies Ltd (Bearing) is recalling certain Duralast Wheel Spindles, part number DL930676K, sold as a service part for the front wheel hub spindle of 2007-2010 Ford Edge vehicles. The affected wheel spindles have wheel mounting studs with an oversized shoulder that can prevent the wheel from being installed correctly.
What can happen
If the wheel is installed incorrectly, the wheel may vibrate or wobble, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Bearing will notify the distributors of the spindles. If the studs on a defective spindle are not loose, Bearing will replace the studs at no charge. If the studs on a defective spindle are loose, Bearing will replace the spindle assembly at no charge. Bearing will also pay shop labor for the remedy. The recall began on October 16, 2017. Owners may contact Bearing Technologies customer service at 1-800-597-3486 or visit www.recall17E053.com.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17E053000?
2 models: Duralast Wheel Spindle (all years), Ford Edge (2007-2010), about 4,284 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17E053000?
Bearing will notify the distributors of the spindles. If the studs on a defective spindle are not loose, Bearing will replace the studs at no charge. If the studs on a defective spindle are loose, Bearing will replace the spindle assembly at no charge. Bearing will also pay shop labor for the remedy. The recall began.
What can happen?
If the wheel is installed incorrectly, the wheel may vibrate or wobble, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.