NHTSA Campaign 26E045000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Issued by Tenneco Automotive · Reported Jul 10, 2026 · 5,290 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain NAPA steering inner tie rod ends, part number 269-3813 sold as replacement parts for 2013-2018 Ford C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2012-2018 Focus vehicles. The tie rod end stud may separate, causing a loss of steering.

Consequence

A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NAPA TIE ROD END 5,290

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26E045000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.