Timken Company is recalling certain Rear Hub Unit Bearings
— Recall Campaign #17E042000
Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain Rear Hub Unit Bearings , part numbers HB5Z1104A and HA590446 sold by Timken for installation on 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These Rear Hub Unit Bearings with Ford branding, were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 400 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17E042000
| Manufacturer: | Timken Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 01, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17E042000 |
| Units affected: | 400 |
- Description:
- Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain Rear Hub Unit Bearings , part numbers HB5Z1104A and HA590446 sold by Timken for installation on 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These Rear Hub Unit Bearings with Ford branding, were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
- Consequeces:
- A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Timken will notify the known owners and the distributors that received the parts, and dealers will provide a replacement rear hub unit bearing, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2017. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.