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Tenneco Automotive - Improperly tightened lower ball joint nut

Official notice

12 May 2026

Last checked

14 Oct 2026

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An official NHTSA notice concerns Tenneco Automotive - Improperly tightened lower ball joint nut. The official notice reports a defect involving the suspension. This could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or a crash. Published 2026-05-15.

What to do now

Arrange a free replacement at an authorised dealer as directed in the official notice. Read the official NHTSA notice for the full instructions.

Units affected

6,668

Recall number

26E028

Official notice

2026-05-15

The hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the suspension. This could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or a crash.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Years

2018-2025

Recall Numbers

26E028

Campaign Numbers

26E028

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Affected products

Product 1

Tenneco Automotive — Improperly Tightened Lower Ball Joint Nut

Units affected

6,668

Risk / hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the suspension. This could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or a crash.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Tenneco Automotive. Contact: Tenneco automotive.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Type D

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

26E028

Campaign number

26E028

Units affected

6,668

Classification

Type D

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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