Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #11V574000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V574000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 128,616 affected units, FRACTURE WHEEL STUDS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan vehicles equipped with 17 inch steel wheels and built from april 1, 2009, through april 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through november 13, 2010. the wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake disc surface for flatness and replace the discs as necessary. Additionally, the wheel lug nuts will be replaced on all four wheels. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 24, 2012. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V574000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2011-12-07T00:00:00
Subject: Fracture wheel studs
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 128,616

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11S23
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan vehicles equipped with 17 inch steel wheels and built from april 1, 2009, through april 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through november 13, 2010. the wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate.
Consequence Summary: While driving, multiple stud fractures could occur at the wheel location, and the operator may experience vehicle vibration and/or wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake disc surface for flatness and replace the discs as necessary. Additionally, the wheel lug nuts will be replaced on all four wheels. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 24, 2012. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6csm_e8em-kbgu
NHTSA ID: 11V574000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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