Moog TIE ROD END; Napa TIE ROD END: Steering
Recall 21E097000 · Nov 30, 2021 · Tenneco Automotive
1,306
units affected
1,306
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21E097000
- Date
- Nov 30, 2021
- Maker
- Tenneco Automotive
- Units affected
- 1,306
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Tenneco Automotive (DBA as DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG tie rods, with part numbers EV801120 and EV800964, and NAPA NCP tie rods, with part number 2693957. The tie rods may not have been heat-treated properly, which can cause them to fail.
What can happen
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DRiV will work with will work with its distributor/retailer customers to replace the tie rods, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or RECALL.SUPPORT@DRIV.COM.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Moog | Tie Rod End | Not stated |
| Napa | Tie Rod End | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21E097000?
2 models: Moog Tie Rod End (all years), Napa Tie Rod End (all years), about 1,306 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21E097000?
DRiV will work with will work with its distributor/retailer customers to replace the tie rods, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or RECALL.SUPPORT@DRIV.COM.
What can happen?
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.