NHTSA Campaign 17E053000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Issued by Bearing Technologies Ltd · Reported Sep 27, 2017 · 4,284 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Bearing Technologies Ltd (Bearing) 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.

Consequence

If the wheel is installed incorrectly, the wheel may vibrate or wobble, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DURALAST WHEEL SPINDLE 4,284
FORD EDGE 2007 4,284
FORD EDGE 2008 4,284
FORD EDGE 2009 4,284
FORD EDGE 2010 4,284

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17E053000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.