Safety Recall NHTSA · 21E097000 Reported November 30, 2021

Improperly heat-treated tie rods may fail

Q: What is recall 21E097000?

NHTSA recall 21E097000 was issued by Tenneco Automotive on November 30, 2021. It addresses: Improperly heat-treated tie rods may fail. The recall affects approximately 1,306 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Tenneco Automotive · Steering · 1,306 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21E097000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Tenneco Automotive

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

1,306

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

November 30, 2021

Completion Rate

92.63

Defect Summary

Tenneco automotive (dba as driv) is recalling certain moog tie rods, with part numbers ev801120 and ev800964, and napa ncp tie rods, with part number 2693957. the tie rods may not have been heat-treated properly, which can cause them to fail.

Safety Consequence

Tie rod failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Driv will work with will work with its distributor/retailer customers to replace the tie rods, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 16, 2021. Owners may contact tenneco customer service at 1-877-489-6659 or recall.support@driv.com.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Tenneco Automotive dealer and reference recall ID 21E097000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 21E097000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21E097000?

NHTSA recall 21E097000 was issued by Tenneco Automotive on November 30, 2021. It addresses: Improperly heat-treated tie rods may fail. The recall affects approximately 1,306 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tenneco Automotive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21E097000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.