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.
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Identifiers in this source record
BECK ARNLEY LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLYPart: 102-8227Part: 102-8226Vehicle: 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
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.
Official 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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- BECK ARNLEY LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
- Brand or manufacturer
- BECK ARNLEY
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26E028000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety