26E045Equipment
Tenneco Automotive recall 26E045
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Tenneco Automotive
- Units affected
- 5,290
- Recall opened
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- Report date
- Jul 10, 2026
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Equipment
Affected vehicles (1)
- NAPA TIE ROD END9999
Component / system
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect
Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain NAPA steering inner tie rod ends, part number 269-3813 sold as replacement parts for 2013-2018 Ford C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2012-2018 Focus vehicles. The tie rod end stud may separate, causing a loss of steering.
Risk / consequence
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inner tie rod end, free of charge. Owner notifications are expected to be mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or by email at recall.support@driv.com.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26E045000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.