Moog / Napa recall: Suspension
What is 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.
What could happen
Ball joint separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 covered
- Moog Ball Joint
- Napa Ball Joint
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24E079000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Tenneco Automotive
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 25, 2024
- Owners notified
- Oct 28, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 23,489
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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.
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.