NHTSASTEERING
USK Internacional - Loss of Steering Control from Broken Ball Stud
Published: August 26, 2024Recall ID: 24E072000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A broken ball stud can cause tie rod failure and a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Steering Control from Broken Ball Stud
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Steering Control from Broken Ball Stud |
| Nhtsa id | 24E072000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E072000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | USK Internacional |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective 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. |
| Consequence summary | A broken ball stud can cause tie rod failure and a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 20962 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |