NHTSA recall 24E079000 · Equipment
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Reported Sep 25, 202423,489 vehicles affectedTenneco Automotive
The 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.
The risk
Ball joint separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.