NHTSA Campaign 17E042000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Issued by Timken Company · Reported Aug 1, 2017 · 400 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain Rear Hub Unit Bearings , part numbers HB5Z1104A and HA590446 sold by Timken for installation on 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These Rear Hub Unit Bearings with Ford branding, were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Consequence
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Timken will notify the known owners and the distributors that received the parts, and 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN | REAR HUB UNIT BEARING | 400 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17E042000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.