Defect Description For Recall
Ford Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion And Mercury Milan Vehicles Equipped With 17 Inch Steel Wheels And Built From April 1, 2009, Through April 30, 2009, And From December 1, 2009, Through November 13, 2010. The Wheel Studs May Fracture, Potentially Causing A Wheel To Separate.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCURY
Model Of Vehicle
MILAN
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
11V574000
Component Description
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Effect Of Defect
While Driving, Multiple StUD Fractures Could Occur At The Wheel Location, And The Operator May Experience Vehicle Vibration And/Or Wheel Separation, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Brake Disc Surface For Flatness And Replace The Discs As Necessary. Additionally, The Wheel Lug Nuts Will Be Replaced On All Four Wheels. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or About January 24, 2012. Owners May Contact The Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center At 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20091201
End Of Manufacture
20101113
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
128616
Date Owners Notified
20120118
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20111207
Make Campaign Number
11S23