Tenneco Automotive: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Tenneco Automotive in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 11, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Strut Pin May Fracture

Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), and 2006-2013 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 997). The pin of the strut may experience excessive stress during maximum steering, possibly resulting breakage of the pin.

NHTSA ID: 20E091000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 584

Consequence Summary:

If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These parts are interchangeable), along with new top mount interface solutions, free of charge. The recall began December 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ohlins customer service at 1-800-336-9029.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 52.96

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September 23, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Master Cylinder Has Insufficient Fluid Seal Crimp

Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

NHTSA ID: 20E064000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 38

Consequence Summary:

If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 23.68

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June 25, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Rear Suspension Lower Control Rod Failure

Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Clevite-Pullman rear suspension lower control rods/torque rods, part number FS32B916400AFH, for installation into Gillig Low Floor buses. The design of the rear suspension lower control rods makes them susceptible to failure over time.

NHTSA ID: 20E044000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 996

Consequence Summary:

If a rear suspension lower control rod fails, the bus may have reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Tenneco will notify customers who purchased this product as replacement equipment and will provide a new control rod, free of charge. This recall began July 31, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-260-667-2308.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 7.03

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