Beck/Arnley Subaru control arms recalled for steering loss risk
Certain Beck/Arnley replacement lower control arm and ball joint assemblies sold for 2018–2025 Subaru Forester and Crosstrek vehicles may have a loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut. If the nut comes loose, the ball joint can separate from the control arm, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗
Update since first reported
- Oct 11, 2026Remedy details updated
What to do
- Check if you own a 2018–2025 Subaru Forester or Crosstrek with a Beck/Arnley lower control arm replacement.
- Wait for an owner notification letter expected around June 2, 2026, or contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659 now.
- Bring your vehicle to a dealer for a free replacement of the lower control arm and ball joint assembly.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Improperly Tightened Lower Ball Joint Nut
Details
- Units affected
- 6668
- Recall number
- 26E028000
In the NHTSA's words
- Description
- 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. 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. 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.
- 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.
- 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.