TIMKEN TIMKEN WHEEL HUB BEARING Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
TIMKEN WHEEL HUB BEARING
Brand
TIMKEN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
TIMKEN CORPORATION is recalling certain TIMKEN WHEEL HUB BEARING equipment due to suspension:front:wheel bearing issues. IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED BEARINGS CAN FAIL UNDER LOADS/STRESSES POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION AND A CRASH..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
TIMKEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN TIMKEN TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS, PART NUMBER 25877, SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN HEAVY TRUCKS. THE WHEEL BEARING CONE ROLLERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THESE BEARING PRODUCTS BEAR A DATE CODE, "ZJ".
Reported concern (NHTSA)
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED BEARINGS CAN FAIL UNDER LOADS/STRESSES POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION AND A CRASH.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
TIMKEN WILL REPLACE THE BEARINGS FREE OF CHARGE. TIMKEN NOTIFIED ITS CUSTOMERS ON MAY 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EITHER TIMKEN AT 1-330-471-3693 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026