FORD ESCAPE 2001: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15E045000

Make Model Year
FORD ESCAPE 2001
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-20 2015-06-03 2015-06-03

Production Dates: 1999-10-22 - 2000-11-16

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 576

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.