NHTSA Campaign 18V167000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Mar 12, 2018 · 1,301,986 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | FUSION | 2014 | 1,301,986 |
| FORD | FUSION | 2015 | 1,301,986 |
| FORD | FUSION | 2016 | 1,301,986 |
| FORD | FUSION | 2017 | 1,301,986 |
| FORD | FUSION | 2018 | 1,301,986 |
| LINCOLN | MKZ | 2014 | 1,301,986 |
| LINCOLN | MKZ | 2015 | 1,301,986 |
| LINCOLN | MKZ | 2016 | 1,301,986 |
| LINCOLN | MKZ | 2017 | 1,301,986 |
| LINCOLN | MKZ | 2018 | 1,301,986 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V167000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.