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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Suspension & Steering

USK Internacional: Loss of Steering Control from Broken Ball Stud

Agency Publication Date: August 26, 2024
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Summary

USK Internacional is recalling 20,962 Tie Rod and Drag Link assemblies because the ball studs may have been improperly heat-treated. This defect can cause the ball stud to break during use, which can lead to a complete failure of the tie rod. Because these components are essential for steering, a breakage can result in a sudden and total loss of steering control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Risk

A broken ball stud can cause the tie rod to fail, leading to a complete loss of steering control. This can result in the driver being unable to steer the vehicle, which may lead to a collision or accident.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your vehicle uses USK Internacional steering components, specifically Tie Rod or Drag Link assemblies.
  2. Identify if your vehicle manufacturer has issued a specific recall for your vehicle model related to USK Internacional components.
  3. Contact your vehicle manufacturer's customer service department or a local authorized dealer to determine if your specific vehicle is affected and what remedy is available.
  4. If your vehicle is affected, follow the manufacturer's specific instructions for repair or replacement of the steering assembly components.
  5. For additional information, you can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action

Manufacturer-determined remedy

How to: Vehicle manufacturers were notified on May 25, 2024, and will determine their own specific remedies; owners must contact their respective vehicle manufacturer for details.

Affected Products

Product: USK Internacional Tie Rod Assembly
Product: USK Internacional Drag Link Assembly

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24E072000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: USK Internacional
Sold By: Vehicle manufacturers
Units Affected: 20,962 vehicles(3354% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Equipment (E)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: August 26, 2024
Notes: 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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: September 4, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response