FORD ESCAPE (2012) recall — Suspension
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251621-ford-escape-2012-recall-suspension · Recall date March 6, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15E045000
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“FORD ESCAPE (2012) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 6, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251621-ford-escape-2012-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall #15E045000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15E045000).
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- Brand
Timken Company- Category
Vehicle
What NHTSA says to do
Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
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Subject: Recall 15E045000 — Timken Company FORD ESCAPE (2012) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a FORD ESCAPE (2012) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 15E045000 from Timken Company. The official recall notice states: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #15E045000 (March 6, 2015)
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