Timken Company: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Timken Company in 2017. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 1, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Hub Unit Bearing may Allow Wheel Detachment

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.

NHTSA ID: 17E042000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 400

Consequence Summary:

A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 7.82

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