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HighNHTSA·21E027000·Announced 2021-04-12

Tenneco Recalls Ford F-150 Ball Joints Due to Alignment Defects

Tenneco is recalling MOOG ball joints for 2015-2018 Ford F-150s because misalignment may cause the stud to break, compromising wheel control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ball joint) that can compromise wheel control and increase crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints intended for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The recall involves 2,394 units. The defect involves ball joints that may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing an alignment hole and installation warning tag, which can lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.

An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break. This failure can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ball joint free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Tenneco Automotive
Category
Vehicle — Suspension Component
Hazard
Affected units
2,394

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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