CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen over time, allowing the steering wheel to detach while the vehicle is being driven. This affects certain 2014 through 2017 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles.
If the steering wheel comes loose, the driver can lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should watch for any looseness, play, or unusual movement in the steering wheel and have the vehicle inspected promptly.
Owners will be notified by Ford. Authorized dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt at no cost. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 18S08, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Fusion | 20142015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln MKZ | 20142015201620172018 |