2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan recall: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 7, 2011. It covers about 128,616 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 128,616
- reported
- Dec 7, 2011
- owners notified
- Jan 18, 2012
- related complaints
- 204
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 11V574000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Fusion 2010-2011 20102011
- Mercury Milan 2010-2011 20102011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 204 complaints about wheels problems.
Questions about recall 11V574000
Is there a recall on the 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan lugs/nuts/bolts/studs?
Yes. Recall 11V574000, reported on December 7, 2011, covers about 128,616 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V574000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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