The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19E054000·Announced 2019-08-15

Capco Recalls CTR Outer Tie Rods Due to Durability Concerns

Capco USA is recalling CTR Outer Tie Rods because the taper on the ball studs may affect durability. This defect could impact vehicle control and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering linkage) where failure may affect vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Capco USA, Inc. is recalling certain CTR Outer Tie Rods sold for aftermarket installation. The recall addresses a defect where the taper on the ball studs may affect the durability of the outer tie rods.

If the tie rods fail due to this lack of durability, control of the vehicle may be affected, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or the specific distribution scope.

Capco will notify affected distributors and provide replacement outer tie rods to retail customers free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Capco customer service at 1-248-994-0815 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Capco USA, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering Component
Hazard
Affected units
4,530

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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