NHTSA recall 26E028000 · Equipment
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Reported May 11, 20266,668 vehicles affectedTenneco AutomotiveBuilt Dec 7, 2020 – Apr 13, 2026
The 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.
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.
The remedy
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.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower armSuspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint