NHTSA Campaign 24E079000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Issued by Tenneco Automotive · Reported Sep 25, 2024 · 23,489 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2013-2019 Ford Escape vehicles, MOOG part numbers K500346, K500347, NAPA part numbers 2601878 and 2601879. The ball joint may separate between the mounting flange and socket.

Consequence

Ball joint separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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].

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MOOG BALL JOINT 23,489
NAPA BALL JOINT 23,489

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24E079000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.