2004–2007 AC Delco Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Moog Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Napa Toyota Lower Ball Joint +more: Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign 22E002000 · 15K units potentially affected · filed Jan 14, 2022
What's wrong
Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints for 2004-2007 Toyota Sequoia and 2004-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles, MOOG part number K80521, K80522, NAPA part number NCP2601633, NCP2601634, ACDelco part number 45D2344, and 45D2345. The ball joint housing may have inadequate hardness, causing premature failure.
Why it matters
A ball joint failure may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DRiV will work with distributors to return unsold parts. Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or at RECALL.SUPPORT@DRIV.COM.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22E002000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- Tenneco Automotive
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Units affected
- 15,200
- Report received
- Jan 14, 2022
- Owner letters
- Mar 15, 2022
- Type
- Equipment
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- AC Delco Toyota Lower Ball Joint 9999
- Moog Toyota Lower Ball Joint 9999
- Napa Toyota Lower Ball Joint 9999
- Toyota Sequoia 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Toyota Tundra 2004, 2005, 2006