Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2013-2019 Ford Escape vehicles, MOOG part numbers K500346, K500347, NAPA part numbers 2601878 and 2601879. The ball joint may separate between the mounting flange and socket.
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Identifiers in this source record
MOOG BALL JOINTPart: AXC87789MPart: AXC87788MPart: AXC87787MPart: AXC87783MNAPA BALL JOINTVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Ball joint separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
Dealers will replace the ball joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 28, 2024. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or at Recall.Support@driv.com.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- MOOG BALL JOINT
- Brand or manufacturer
- MOOG
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24E079000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety