The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E053000·Announced 2017-09-27

Bearing Technologies Recalls Duralast Wheel Spindles for Ford Edge

Bearing Technologies is recalling Duralast Wheel Spindles for 2007-2010 Ford Edge vehicles because oversized studs may prevent correct wheel installation, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel spindle) that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Bearing Technologies Ltd is recalling certain Duralast Wheel Spindles, part number DL930676K, sold as a service part for the front wheel hub spindle of 2007-2010 Ford Edge vehicles. The affected wheel spindles have wheel mounting studs with an oversized shoulder that can prevent the wheel from being installed correctly.

If the wheel is installed incorrectly, the wheel may vibrate or wobble, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers 4,284 units.

Bearing will notify the distributors of the spindles. If the studs on a defective spindle are not loose, Bearing will replace the studs at no charge. If the studs on a defective spindle are loose, Bearing will replace the spindle assembly at no charge. Bearing will also pay shop labor for the remedy. The recall began on October 16, 2017. Owners may contact Bearing Technologies customer service at 1-800-597-3486 or visit www.recall17E053.com. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EDGE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Bearing Technologies Ltd
Category
Vehicle — Suspension / Wheel
Hazard
Affected units
4,284

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EDGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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