| NHTSA Recall # | 138413 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V167000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 18S08 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Supplier | LINCOLN |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| 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). |