FORD FUSION 2013: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V232000

Make Model Year
FORD FUSION 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-17 2013-05-31 2013-06-04

Production Dates: 2013-04-19 - 2013-04-23

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13S06

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured April 19, 2013, through April 23, 2013. The steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip. If the clip is missing, components inside the steering gear may become dislodged inside the gear assembly.

Consequence

This could result in impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S06. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

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.