2001 FORD ESCAPE; 2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE; 2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE; 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE; 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE; 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE; 2011 FORD ESCAPE; 2010 FORD ESCAPE; 2007 FORD ESCAPE; 2005 FORD ESCAPE; 2008 MERCURY MARINER; 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE; 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID; 2007 MERCURY MARINER; 2007 MAZDA TRIBUTE; 2005 MERCURY MARINER; 2004 FORD ESCAPE; 2003 FORD ESCAPE; 2002 FORD ESCAPE; TIMKEN WHEEL HUB BEARING; 2009 FORD ESCAPE; 2008 FORD ESCAPE; 2006 FORD ESCAPE; 2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE; 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE; +6 more
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Timken Company is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings (part number 510072) sold between January 22, 2015, and May 21, 2015, for use on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The recalled bearings have incorrect dimensions that do not meet specifications, which can affect the vehicle's braking and steering performance and increase the risk of a crash.
If you purchased an affected wheel bearing, you should contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536. Timken is offering free replacement wheel bearings through its distributors, and the recall process began on May 21, 2015.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.