Ford Escape; Mazda Tribute, Tribute Hybrid; Mercury Mariner and 1 more (2001-2012): Suspension
Recall 15E045000 · Jun 3, 2015 · Timken Company
576
units affected
576
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15E045000
- Date
- Jun 3, 2015
- Maker
- Timken Company
- Units affected
- 576
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Wheel bearing
- Model years
- 2001-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 31 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15E045000?
5 models: Ford Escape (2001-2012), Mazda Tribute (2001-2010), Mazda Tribute Hybrid (2011) and 2 more, about 576 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15E045000?
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.
What can happen?
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, 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.