FORD EDGE 2007: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17E053000

Make Model Year
FORD EDGE 2007
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-10-16 2017-09-27 2017-09-28

Production Dates: 2006-06-15 - 2008-09-22

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4284

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the wheel is installed incorrectly, the wheel may vibrate or wobble, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.