HEARTLAND EDGE 2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
| Make : HEARTLAND | Model : EDGE | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2017-04-25 - 2017-06-20 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V427000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-08-25 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-07-06 | Date Added to Database: 2017-07-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17S16 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6026 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. |
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Consequence:
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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