Timken Rear Hub Unit Bearing recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 1, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Timken Company recalls Timken Rear Hub Unit Bearing

Recall number

17E042000

Brand / firm

Timken

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 400 units

Why it was recalled

A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.