The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22E002000·Announced 2022-01-14

Tenneco Recalls Aftermarket Ball Joints for Toyota Sequoia and Tundra

Tenneco Automotive is recalling aftermarket ball joints for 2004-2007 Toyota Sequoia and 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles due to potential premature failure.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ball joint failure) that may cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling specific aftermarket ball joints installed on 2004-2007 Toyota Sequoia and 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The affected parts include MOOG part numbers K80521 and K80522, NAPA part numbers NCP2601633 and NCP2601634, and ACDelco part numbers 45D2344 and 45D2345.

The recall is issued because the ball joint housing may have inadequate hardness, which can cause the part to fail prematurely. A ball joint failure may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DRiV will work with distributors to return unsold parts. Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or at [email protected], or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA SEQUOIA, TUNDRA
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Tenneco Automotive
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
15,200

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SEQUOIA
  • TUNDRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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