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VehicleDec 7, 2011128,616 affected

Ford / Mercury recall: Wheels

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V574000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 7, 2011
Owners notified
Jan 18, 2012
Vehicles or items affected
128,616
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
Dec 1, 2009 to Nov 13, 2010
Part
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Maker's own recall number
11S23

Notes

Ford's recall number is 11s23.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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Other recalls for the same vehicles

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.