USK — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-08-26

USK Tie Rod and Drag Link assemblies may be improperly manufactured

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-26
Manufacturer	USK Internacional
Models affected	TIE ROD / DRAGLINK
Units affected	20962
Defect	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._x000D_ A broken ball stud can cause tie rod failure and a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	STEERING
Remedy	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.
Recall number	24E072000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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