Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #18V167000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V167000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2014-2018 lincoln mkz and ford fusion vehicles Includes 1,301,986 affected units, Steering Wheel may Detach, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2014-2018 lincoln mkz and ford fusion vehicles

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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V167000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2018-03-12T00:00:00

Subject: Steering wheel may detach

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,301,986

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18S08

Recall Type: Vehicle

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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 76.77

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NHTSA ID: 18V167000

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