Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

24E079000

ManufacturerTenneco AutomotiveReported2024-09-25Affected23,489 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

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

Manufacturer 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 Recall.Support@driv.com.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.