NHTSA · Vehicle equipment · Recall 26E045000 · Recalled July 10, 2026
Tenneco Automotive recall (26E045000)
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Agency product description and boundaries
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.
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2. Agency hazard and consumer action
NHTSA reports: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA consumer action: 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.
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked September 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC. Record retrieved August 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.