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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17E042000

Timken Rear Hub Unit Bearing — Suspension: rear

Published August 3, 2017 · Recall initiated: August 1, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17E042000, published August 3, 2017 and initiated August 1, 2017. Recalling firm: Timken Company; Timken Rear Hub Unit Bearing — Suspension: rear.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TIMKEN
Model
REAR HUB UNIT BEARING
Manufacturer
Timken Company
Lot
TIMKEN REAR HUB UNIT BEARING
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Timken Rear Hub Unit Bearing — Suspension: rear recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17E042000 on August 3, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TIMKEN. Model: REAR HUB UNIT BEARING.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)