United StatesBeck/Arnley replacement lower control arm and ball joint assemblies for 2018–2025 Subaru Forester and Crosstrek vehicles are affected; look for Beck/Arnley lower control arm and ball joint assemblies used on those models. The lower ball joint nut may be loose or not tightened properly, which could allow the ball joint to separate and cause loss of steering control and increased crash risk. Dealers will replace the lower control arm and ball joint assembly free of charge; owner letters were mailed June 10, 2026, and owners may contact DRiV at 1-877-489-6659.
What's being recalled
Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC (DRiV) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley replacement lower control arm and ball joint assemblies for 2018-2025 Subaru Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. The lower ball joint nut may be loose or may not have been tightened properly.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26E028000
The hazard
A loose nut may allow the ball joint to separate from the control arm, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the lower control arm and ball joint assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2026. Owners may contact DRiV customer service at 1-877-489-6659.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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