Timken Recalls Wheel Hub Bearings Due to Oil Leak Risk
Timken is recalling specific wheel hub bearings sold by December 31, 2024, because an incorrect oil plug thread may cause oil leaks and bearing failure.
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 (wheel bearing) that can lead to seizure or separation, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Timken Company is recalling certain model TP1HUBA wheel hub bearings sold on or before December 31, 2024. The recall involves 370 units. The defect is that the oil plug port may be threaded incorrectly, which allows oil to leak from the bearing.
A lack of oil can cause the wheel bearing to seize or separate, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.
Dealers will inspect and replace hub assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 30, 2025. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- WHEELS:HUB recall
- Manufacturer
- Timken Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Wheel Hub Bearings
- Affected units
- 370
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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