NHTSA-Equipment2021-04-12
Tenneco Automotive — Upper Ball Joint May Be Installed Incorrectly
Hazard
An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.
Affected count
2394
Products
Upper Ball Joint May Be Installed Incorrectly
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21E027000More Tenneco Automotive recalls
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