Component Description
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Ford Motor Company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20130725
End Date Of Manufacturing
20180302
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1301986
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20180430
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Report Received Date
20180312
Record Creation Date
20180313
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 Summary
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
