NHTSASUSPENSION
Tenneco Automotive - Improperly Tightened Lower Ball Joint Nut
Published: May 11, 2026Recall ID: 26E028000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Improperly Tightened Lower Ball Joint Nut
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Tightened Lower Ball Joint Nut |
| Nhtsa id | 26E028000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E028000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tenneco Automotive |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Potentially affected | 6668 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |