USK Internacional (USK) is recalling certain Tie Rod and Drag Link assemblies. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
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Identifiers in this source record
USK TIE ROD / DRAGLINKPart: SeveralVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A broken ball stud can cause tie rod failure and a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
Affected vehicle manufacturers will determine their own remedies. Vehicle manufacturers were notified May 25, 2024. Owners should contact their respective vehicle manufacturer for more details.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- USK TIE ROD / DRAGLINK
- Brand or manufacturer
- USK
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24E072000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety