Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

26E028000

ManufacturerTenneco AutomotiveReported2026-05-11Affected6,668 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC (DRiV) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley replacement lower control arm and ball joint assemblies for 2018-2025 Subaru Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. The lower ball joint nut may be loose or may not have been tightened properly.

Risk

A loose nut may allow the ball joint to separate from the control arm, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the lower control arm and ball joint assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659.

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.