The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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.

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · Timken Company

See all →

Same hazard · wheel separation

See all →

Similar recalls