The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24E072000·Announced 2024-08-26

USK Internacional Recalls Tie Rod and Drag Link Assemblies

USK Internacional is recalling certain tie rod and drag link assemblies due to improperly heat-treated ball studs that may break, potentially causing a loss of steering control.

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) that can cause a complete loss of steering control, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

USK Internacional (USK) is recalling certain Tie Rod and Drag Link assemblies. The defect involves a tie rod or drag link assembly that may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, which can cause the ball stud to break.

A broken ball stud can cause tie rod failure and a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved.

Affected vehicle manufacturers were notified on May 25, 2024, and will determine their own remedies. Owners should contact their respective vehicle manufacturer for more details. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
USK Internacional
Category
Vehicle — Steering Linkage
Hazard
Affected units
20,962

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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