NHTSA recall 18V167000
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Ford Fusion and 1 more
Reported Mar 12, 20181,301,986 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 18S08Built Jul 25, 2013 – Mar 2, 2018
The defect
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.
The 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.