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SevereNHTSA·13E055000·Announced 2013-10-17

ILJIN Recalls Front Wheel Bearings with Defective Speed Sensor Wiring

ILJIN USA Corporation is recalling specific SKF and Federal Mogul front wheel bearings produced in 2013 due to reversed sensor wires that disable the antilock brake system.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (braking system) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

ILJIN USA Corporation is recalling certain SKF USA and Federal Mogul (MOOG)-brand front wheel bearings with an integrated wheel speed sensor. The affected parts were produced between June 26, 2013, and September 27, 2013. The defect involves the speed sensor wires being reversed during production.

Due to the reversed wires, the wheel speed sensor does not function, which disables the vehicle's antilock brake system (ABS). Without ABS, drivers may have reduced control of the vehicle while braking and may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

ILJIN will notify purchasers and replace the wheel sensor wiring harness free of charge. The company will also fully reimburse purchasers or end users who have already removed, repaired, or replaced the defective part. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners should contact ILJIN at 1-248-848-1020 for details regarding the reimbursement program.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING recall
Manufacturer
ILJIN USA Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Brakes / Wheel Bearings
Hazard
Affected units
14,794

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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