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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15E045000

2005 Mercury Mariner | 2004 Ford Escape | 2003 Ford Escape | 2002 Ford Escape | 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 | Timken Wheel Hub Bearing | 2009 Ford Escape — Suspension: front: wheel bearing

Published June 3, 2015 · Recall initiated: June 3, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15E045000, published June 3, 2015. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2005 Mercury Mariner | 2004 Ford Escape | 2003 Ford Escape | 2002 Ford Escape | 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 | Timken Wheel Hub Bearing | 2009 Ford Escape — Suspension: front: wheel bearing.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCURY
Model
MARINER
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2005 MERCURY MARINER | 2004 FORD ESCAPE | 2003 FORD ESCAPE | 2002 FORD ESCAPE | 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 | TIMKEN WHEEL HUB BEARING | 2009 FORD ESCAPE
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2005 Mercury Mariner | 2004 Ford Escape | 2003 Ford Escape | 2002 Ford Escape | 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 | Timken Wheel Hub Bearing | 2009 Ford Escape — Suspension: front: wheel bearing recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15E045000 on June 3, 2015. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCURY. Model: MARINER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)