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SevereNHTSA·17E042000·Announced 2017-08-01

Timken Recalls Rear Hub Unit Bearings for Ford Explorers

Timken is recalling specific rear hub unit bearings for 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles because they lack a self-retention feature, which could cause the wheel to separate.

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 (rear hub unit bearings) where the source text explicitly states that loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Timken Company is recalling certain Rear Hub Unit Bearings, part numbers HB5Z1104A and HA590446, that were sold for installation on 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings, which carry Ford branding, were manufactured without a self-retention feature. This defect may result in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.

The loss of a wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash. Timken will notify known owners and distributors that received the parts. 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. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:REAR recall
Manufacturer
Timken Company
Category
Vehicle — Suspension Component
Hazard
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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