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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V574📅 Dec 8, 2011

2010–2011 Ford Fusion & 2010–2011 Mercury Milan recall: wheels

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V574000
Manufacturer recall #
11S23
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
128,616
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 18, 2012
Built
Dec 1, 2009 – Nov 13, 2010
Recall started by
ODI
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V574 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V574?

2010–2011 Ford Fusion & 2010–2011 Mercury Milan. 128,616 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.