NHTSA recall,
Beck/Arnley Replacement Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Assemblies
Lower control arm and ball joint assemblies have a loose lower ball joint nut that can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
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.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2026, and the affected parts were distributed nationwide. Dealers will replace the lower control arm and ball joint assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2026.
What to do
If yours is included:
- Dealers will replace the lower control arm and ball joint assembly, free of charge.
- You may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is yours affected?
Compare these details with yours, then check the recall notice to see which units are recalled.
Beck Arnley Lower Control Arm Assembly, Suspension
Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Tenneco Automotive
- Component
- Suspension defect
- Campaign
- 26E028000
- Units affected
- 6,668
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-877-489-6659
All recalls from Tenneco Automotive
Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
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