NHTSA Campaign 21E097000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Issued by Tenneco Automotive · Reported Nov 30, 2021 · 1,306 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Tenneco Automotive (DBA as DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG tie rods, with part numbers EV801120 and EV800964, and NAPA NCP tie rods, with part number 2693957. The tie rods may not have been heat-treated properly, which can cause them to fail.

Consequence

Tie rod failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DRiV will work with will work with its distributor/retailer customers to replace the tie rods, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or [email protected].

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MOOG TIE ROD END 1,306
NAPA TIE ROD END 1,306

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21E097000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.