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NHTSA Campaign 22E002000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

NHTSA campaign 22E002000 covers 7 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint. The repair is free.

22E002000 covers 2 models from Toyota, model years 2004–2007.

Owners of the model years 22E002000 covers have filed at least 379 complaints naming the suspension, about this defect or others in the same group.

Among the 22E002000 vehicles, the 2004 Toyota Tundra has the most (152).

Besides 22E002000, Tenneco Automotive has 2 other recalls on the suspension on this site.

What this recall covers

The defect
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.
The risk
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 [email protected].

Vehicles covered by 22E002000 (7)

Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 22E002000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.

Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted