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SevereNHTSA·26E045000·Announced 2026-07-10

Tenneco Recalls NAPA Steering Inner Tie Rod Ends for Ford Vehicles

Tenneco Automotive is recalling NAPA steering inner tie rod ends for certain Ford C-Max, Escape, and Focus models because the stud may separate, causing a loss of steering.

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 (steering linkage) that can cause a loss of steering, which the rubric classifies as Severe (Score 4).

Plain-English summary

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling specific NAPA steering inner tie rod ends, part number NCP269-3813. These parts were sold as replacement components for 2013-2018 Ford C-Max, 2013-2019 Ford Escape, and 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles.

The recall is necessary because the tie rod end stud may separate. This defect can cause a loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the affected inner tie rod end free of charge. Owner notifications are expected to be mailed on August 28, 2026. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or by email at [email protected] for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Tenneco Automotive
Category
Vehicle — Steering Component
Hazard
Affected units
5,290

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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