LINCOLN MKZ 2018: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V167000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN MKZ 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-04-30 2018-03-12 2018-03-13

Production Dates: 2013-07-25 - 2018-03-02

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18S08

Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1301986

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.