USK TIE ROD / Draglink: Steering
Recall 24E072000 · Aug 26, 2024 · USK Internacional
20,962
units affected
20,962
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24E072000
- Date
- Aug 26, 2024
- Maker
- USK Internacional
- Units affected
- 20,962
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly; Steering > Linkages > Drag > Link > Connection
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A broken ball stud can cause tie rod failure and a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Usk | Tie Rod / Draglink | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 24E072000?
1 model: Usk Tie Rod / Draglink (all years), about 20,962 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 24E072000?
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.
What can happen?
A broken ball stud can cause tie rod failure and a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.