2014-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 12, 2018. It covers about 1,301,986 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,301,986
- reported
- Mar 12, 2018
- owners notified
- Apr 30, 2018
- related complaints
- 791
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V167000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 791 complaints about steering problems.
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Questions about recall 18V167000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 18V167000, reported on March 12, 2018, covers about 1,301,986 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V167000?
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.
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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