Recall 21E027000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Report Date

20210412

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.

Safety Consequence

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 Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2015	FORD	F-150
2016	FORD	F-150
2017	FORD	F-150
2018	FORD	F-150

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.