Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V718000 Reported September 10, 2021

Ball joint may fail and cause wheel separation

Q: What is recall 21V718000?

NHTSA recall 21V718000 was issued by Fox Factory, Inc. on September 10, 2021. It addresses: Ball joint may fail and cause wheel separation. The recall affects approximately 2,646 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension 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.

Fox Factory, Inc. · Suspension · 2,646 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21V718000

Manufacturer Campaign

n/a

Manufacturer

Fox Factory, Inc.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

2,646

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 10, 2021

Completion Rate

80.76

Defect Summary

Fox factory, inc. (fox factory) is recalling certain 2019-2021 gmc sierra 1500 and chevrolet silverado 1500 vehicles that are equipped with tuscany kits, model number 501t-02-00064. excessive wear to the front-upper control arm ball joints could result in ball joint failure and wheel separation.

Safety Consequence

Separation of a front wheel while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the original equipment front-upper control arms with new upgraded front-upper control arms, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 8, 2021. owners may contact fox factory at 1-831-274-6500.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Fox Factory, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V718000 or campaign n/a.
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 21V718000

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

What is recall 21V718000?

NHTSA recall 21V718000 was issued by Fox Factory, Inc. on September 10, 2021. It addresses: Ball joint may fail and cause wheel separation. The recall affects approximately 2,646 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fox Factory, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V718000 or the manufacturer campaign number n/a. 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.