9999 TIMKEN FRONT WHEEL HUB Recall

Campaign:: 12E047000 on 10/22/2012
Component:: Suspension:front:hub
Affected:: 892
Defect:: Timken is recalling certain non-formed, front wheel hubs, part number ha599467, which were sold to retail and automotive distributors in the automobile aftermarket as front wheel hub replacements designed only for use on certain 2002 through 2005, 4x4, non-abs, jeep liberty vehicles. these front wheel hub units can be mistakenly sold to owners and installed on 4x2 versions of the jeep vehicles.
Consequence:: If the non-formed hub unit is installed on a jeep liberty 4x2 model (which does not use an axle nut for hub retention), the vehicle wheel will not be secure and a front wheel separation may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Timken has notified retail stores that have received the subject parts. the front wheel hubs will be replaced free of charge. owners who may have purchased the affected units should contact timken at 1-330-471-3693 for more information. this recall is being conducted by timken, not chrysler/jeep.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.