Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA campaign 18V167000 · announced March 12, 2018 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 1,301,986 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2014 Ford Fusion
- 2015 Ford Fusion
- 2016 Ford Fusion
- 2017 Ford Fusion
- 2018 Ford Fusion
- 2014 Lincoln Mkz
- 2015 Lincoln Mkz
- 2016 Lincoln Mkz
- 2017 Lincoln Mkz
- 2018 Lincoln Mkz
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.