Tenneco Automotive equipment recall: Improperly Tightened Lower Ball Joint Nut
Report received by NHTSA: May 11, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The 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.
- Who's affected
6,668 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Tenneco Automotive has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
7 earlier NHTSA recalls by Tenneco Automotive since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 25, 2024 Tenneco Automotive equipment recall: Ball Joint Separation May Cause Crash (agency record)
- Jan. 14, 2022 Tenneco Automotive equipment recall: Inadequate Hardness of Ball Joint Housing (agency record)
- Nov. 30, 2021 Tenneco Automotive equipment recall: Improperly Heat-Treated Tie Rods May Fail (agency record)
- April 12, 2021 Tenneco Automotive equipment recall: Upper Ball Joint May Be Installed Incorrectly (agency record)
- Dec. 11, 2020 Tenneco Automotive equipment recall: Strut Pin May Fracture (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the lower control arm and ball joint assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2026. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E028000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tenneco Automotive |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 11, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6,668 items |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record