Moog / Napa recall: Steering
What is 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.
What could happen
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 covered
- Moog Tie Rod End
- Napa Tie Rod End
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21E097000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Tenneco Automotive
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 30, 2021
- Owners notified
- Dec 16, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,306
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.