NHTSA Recall # | 138416 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V167000 |
MFG Compaign # | 18S08 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
Date of notification | 30/04/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/07/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/03/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 12/03/18 |
Report created | 13/03/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1301986 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 lincoln mkz and ford fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving. |
Consequence summary | A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18s08. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |