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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26E028000·Announced 2026-05-11

Beck/Arnley Replacement Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Recall

Federal-Mogul Motorparts is recalling Beck/Arnley replacement lower control arm and ball joint assemblies for 2018-2025 Subaru Forester and Crosstrek vehicles due to loose nuts.

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 (suspension component) that could lead to loss of steering control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC (DRiV) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley replacement lower control arm and ball joint assemblies intended for 2018-2025 Subaru Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. The recall involves 6,668 units where the lower ball joint nut may be loose or may not have been tightened properly.

A loose nut may allow the ball joint to separate from the control arm, which could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the lower control arm and ball joint assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 10, 2026. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM recall
Manufacturer
Tenneco Automotive
Category
Vehicle — Suspension Component
Hazard
Affected units
6,668

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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