Tenneco Aftermarket Ball Joint Recall for Ford Escape Vehicles
Tenneco is recalling aftermarket ball joints for 2013-2019 Ford Escape vehicles because they may separate, causing loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 separation) that may cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2013-2019 Ford Escape vehicles. The affected parts include MOOG part numbers K500346 and K500347, and NAPA part numbers 2601878 and 2601879. The recall affects 23,489 units.
The ball joint may separate between the mounting flange and socket. This separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT recall
- Manufacturer
- Tenneco Automotive
- Category
- Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 23,489
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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