TIMKEN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-01-17

Timken TP1HUBA wheel hub bearings: oil plug port improperly machined

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-17
Manufacturer	Timken Company
Models affected	WHEEL HUB BEARING
Units affected	370
Defect	Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain model TP1HUBA wheel hub bearings sold on or before December 31, 2024. The oil plug port may be threaded incorrectly, allowing oil to leak._x000D_ A lack of oil can cause the wheel bearing to seize or separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	WHEELS
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace hub assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2025. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Recall number	25E005000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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