NHTSASUSPENSION
Tenneco Automotive - Ball Joint Separation May Cause Crash
Published: September 25, 2024Recall ID: 24E079000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Ball joint separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2013-2019 Ford Escape vehicles, MOOG part numbers K500346, K500347, NAPA part numbers 2601878 and 2601879. The ball joint may separate between the mounting flange and socket.
Affected Products
Ball Joint Separation May Cause Crash
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Ball Joint Separation May Cause Crash |
| Nhtsa id | 24E079000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E079000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tenneco Automotive |
| Defect summary | Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2013-2019 Ford Escape vehicles, MOOG part numbers K500346, K500347, NAPA part numbers 2601878 and 2601879. The ball joint may separate between the mounting flange and socket. |
| Completion rate | 17.19 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the ball joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 28, 2024. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or at Recall.Support@driv.com. |
| Consequence summary | Ball joint separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 23489 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |