March 12, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V167000
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V167
Manufacturer Ford
Motor Company
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,301,986
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.
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.
Check if your Vehicle has a Recall
April 10, 2018
TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers
SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 18S08 – Supplement #1
Certain 2014 through 2018 Model Year Fusion and MKZ Vehicles
Steering Wheel Attachment Bolt Replacement
New! REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT
- Affected Vehicles: The population of affected vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant has been expanded to include production through March 7, 2018. The affected vehicles table has also been updated to indicate 2017-2018 model year vehicles with power adjust steering columns are not affected.
- Technical Information: A link to a video demonstration of how to release the driver airbag module has been added to the service procedure.
New! AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Vehicle | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Build Dates | |
| Fusion | 2014 – 2017* | Flat Rock | August 6, 2013 through February 29, 2016 | |
| Fusion | 2014 – 2018* | Hermosillo | July 25, 2013 through March 7, 2018 | |
| MKZ | ||||
*2017-2018 model year vehicles with power adjust steering columns are not affected. Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
In some of the affected vehicles, the steering wheel attachment bolt may not maintain torque, allowing the steering wheel to loosen over time. If not corrected, the steering wheel may separate from the steering column shaft, increasing the risk of a crash while driving.
SERVICE ACTION
Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to replace the steering wheel attachment bolt. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.
OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE
Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of April 30, 2018. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.
PLEASE NOTE:
Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
New! ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I: Administrative Information
Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III: Technical Information
Owner Notification Letters
Recall Reimbursement Plan
QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab.
Sincerely,
David J. Johnson
ATTACHMENT I
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD –
Safety Recall 18S08 – Supplement #1
Certain 2014 through 2018 Model Year Fusion and MKZ Vehicles
Steering Wheel Attachment Bolt Replacement
OASIS ACTIVATION
OASIS will be activated on March 13, 2018.
FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION
FSA VIN Lists will be available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on March 13, 2018. Owner names and addresses will be available by May 15, 2018.
NOTE: Your FSA VIN Lists may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this recall is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries.
Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
SOLD VEHICLES
- Owners of affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs.
- Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
- Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
- Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.
STOCK VEHICLES
- Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
- Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory.
DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES
The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice.
TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES
Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall.
OWNER REFUNDS
This safety recall must still be performed, even if the owner has paid for a previous repair. Claiming a refund will not close the recall on the vehicle.
- Ford Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which is posted with this bulletin. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers or, at their option, directly through Ford Motor Company at P.O. Box 6251, Dearborn, MI 481216251.
OWNER REFUNDS (continued)
- Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed away from an authorized servicing dealer after the end date specified in the reimbursement plan. Non-covered repairs, or those judged by Ford to be excessive, will not be reimbursed. Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with a loose steering wheel attachment bolt.
RENTAL VEHICLES
Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.
LINCOLN CLIENT SPECIAL HANDLING
To ensure the best possible experience for Lincoln owners, Lincoln Dealers are encouraged to utilize the Lincoln Loyalty Program to provide clients with surprise and delight offerings, such as:
- Fuel fill
- Gift Card for the client’s favorite restaurant
The Lincoln Loyalty Program is exclusive to Lincoln Dealers. Owners will not be notified of this service in owner mailings. Reference EFC06196, Lincoln Loyalty Program Announcement for additional details.
LINCOLN PICKUP AND DELIVERY
Owners of 2017 MY and newer Lincoln vehicles have the option of requesting pickup and delivery service with a Lincoln loaner, from their dealership. For details, reference EFC06121 2018 Lincoln Pickup & Delivery Updates.
ADDITIONAL REPAIR (LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS)
Additional repairs identified as necessary to complete the FSA should be managed as follows:
- For related damage and access time requirements, refer to the Warranty and Policy Manual – Section 6 – Ford/Lincoln Program Policies – Field Service Actions (FSA) – Related Damage.
- For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, no SSSC approval is required.
- For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, submit an Approval Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site prior to completing the repair.
CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
- Enter claims using Dealer Management System (DMS) or One Warranty Solution (OWS) online.
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- When entering claims, select claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number 18S08 is the sub code.
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- For additional claims preparation and submission information, refer to the Recall and Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) Repairs in the OWS User Guide.
CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION (continued)
- Additional labor and/or parts must be claimed as related damage on a separate repair line from the FSA. IMPORTANT: Click the radio button on the Related Damage Indicator.
- For Lincoln Client Special Handling, reference EFC06196, Lincoln Loyalty Program
Announcement for Requirements and Claiming Instructions. Claims for Lincoln Loyalty should be submitted as a separate line on the same Repair Order.
- Submit refunds on a separate repair line.
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- Program Code: 18S08 – Misc. Expense: ADMIN
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- Misc. Expense: REFUND – Misc. Expense: 0.2 Hrs.
- Multiple refunds should be submitted on one repair line and the invoice details for each repair should be detailed in the comments section of the claim.
ATTACHMENT II
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD –
Safety Recall 18S08 – Supplement #1
Certain 2014 through 2018 Model Year Fusion and MKZ Vehicles
Steering Wheel Attachment Bolt Replacement
LABOR ALLOWANCES
| Description | Labor Operation | Labor Time |
| Replace the steering wheel attachment bolt | 18S08B | 0.3 Hours |
PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION
| Part Number | Description | Order Quantity | Claim Quantity |
| W716575-S437 | Steering wheel attachment bolt (4 per package, 1 required) | 1 | 1 |
- Beginning the week of March 12, 2018, dealers will receive a weekly seed stock shipment of the steering wheel attachment bolt, W716575-S437. Parts will be shipped weekly until they are available for open order, which is expected to occur in April 2018. The volume of parts shipped to each dealer will be based on a percentage of the assigned vehicles on dealers FSA VIN lists.
- If a dealer wishes to discontinue their weekly seed stock of parts, contact the SSSC via the SSSC Web Contact Site. Please note that removing a dealership P&A Code from the weekly seed stock program is a permanent action.
For questions and assistance on part supply and/or the seed stock program, contact PACO (Parts Assistance Center Online). https://www.fmcdealer.dealerconnection.com/sites/ford_lm/parts_service/pdt/paco/Pages/default.aspx Dealers will be notified via a DOES II communication if circumstances warrant a change in part supply strategy and when open ordering resumes.
DEALER PRICE
For latest prices, refer to DOES II.
PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN
Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 1 – WARRANTY PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN POLICIES.
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
ATTACHMENT III
CERTAIN 2014 THROUGH 2018 MODEL YEAR FUSION AND MKZ VEHICLES — STEERING WHEEL ATTACHMENT BOLT REPLACEMENT
OVERVIEW
In some of the affected vehicles, the steering wheel attachment bolt may not maintain torque allowing the steering wheel to loosen over time. If not corrected, the steering wheel may separate from the steering column shaft, increasing the risk of a crash while driving. Before demonstrating or delivering any new instock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to replace the steering wheel bolt.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Recommended Tool List:
| General Tools |
| 3/8″ Drive Impact (Hand and Power Tool) |
| 3/8″ Drive 24mm Mid-Length Socket |
| 3/8″ Drive Torque Wrench |
| 3/8″ Drive Extension 4 in (10 cm) |
| 3/8″ Drive T50 Hex Socket |
| 3mm Hex Wrench |
| Hook Tool 6 in (15 cm) |
To view a video demonstration of releasing the driver airbag module, click the video icon. 
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel or tape the clockspring rotor.
- Replace the steering wheel attachment bolt. Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 211-04 – steering wheel removal and installation.
FIGURE 1
Ford Motor Company
Recall Reimbursement Plan for 18S08
Ford and Lincoln dealers are in the best position to quickly and efficiently process reimbursement requests. However, federal legislation requires all motor vehicle manufacturers to establish processes through which customers may seek recall reimbursement directly from the manufacturer or from the dealers.
Regarding the specific reimbursement plan for Recall # 18S08, owners who have paid for service to remedy the defect or noncompliance must have had that service performed prior to May 31, 2018. After this date, if repairs related to this recall are performed by a non-Ford repair facility in an emergency situation, customers must submit any refund requests through their dealership. As required by this federal regulation, Ford Motor Company submitted the details of its latest General Recall Reimbursement Plan in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in February 2015. The following is the text of that letter and the Plan:
General Recall Reimbursement Plan
(As submitted to the NHTSA)
Pursuant to the requirements set forth in 49 CFR Part 573 and Part 577 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Ford Motor Company (Ford) is submitting required information pertaining to our general reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners before they are notified of a related safety recall.
Set forth below is Ford’s general plan to reimburse owners and purchasers for costs incurred for remedies in advance of notification of potential safely-related defects or noncompliances pursuant to Part 573.6 (c)(8)(i). This plan has not changed since our February 20, 2015 submission.
Reimbursement Notification
Ford’s notice to a vehicle owner in accordance with 49 CFR Part 577 will indicate that Ford is offering a refund if the owner paid to have service to remedy the defect or noncompliance prior to a
specified ending date. In accordance with Part 573.13 (c)(2), this ending date will be defined as a minimum of ten calendar days after the date on which Ford mailed the last of its Part 577 notifications to owners, and will be indicated in the specific reimbursement plan available to owners for an individual recall. This notice will direct owners to seek eligible reimbursement through authorized dealers or, at their option, directly through Ford at the following address:
Ford Motor Company
P.O. Box 6251
Dearborn, MI 48121-6251
Ford notes that this rule allows for the identification of a beginning date for reimbursement eligibility. Under the rule, an owner who paid to remedy the defect or noncompliance prior to the identified beginning date would not be eligible for reimbursement. Ford generally has not established such a beginning date for reimbursement eligibility and does not presently anticipate changing this general policy. However, in any case where Ford determines a beginning date is appropriate, Ford will indicate that date in the owner notice. As permitted by 577.11(e), Ford may not include a
reimbursement notification when all vehicles are well within the warranty period, subject to approval by the agency.
Costs to be Reimbursed
For vehicles, reimbursement will not be less than the lesser of:
- The amount paid by the owner for the remedy that specifically addressed and was reasonably necessary to correct the defect or noncompliance that is the subject of the recall, or
- The cost of parts for the remedy (to be no more than the manufacturer’s list retail price for authorized part(s), plus associated labor at local labor rates, miscellaneous fees (such as disposal of waste) and taxes.
For replacement equipment, reimbursement will be the amount paid by the owner for the replacement item (limited by the amount of the retail list price of the defective or noncompliant item that was replaced, plus taxes, where the brand or model purchased by the owner was different than the brand or model that was the subject of the recall). If the item of motor vehicle equipment was repaired, the reimbursement provisions identified above for vehicles will apply.
Ford notes that costs incurred by the owner within the period during which Ford’s original or extended warranty would have provided for a free repair of the problem will not be eligible for reimbursement, as provided by Part 573.13 (d)(1).
Entities Authorized to Provide Reimbursement
Ford will continue to use authorized dealers to reimburse owners under the specific reimbursement plans for a particular recall, and will encourage owners to pursue requests for reimbursement directly through dealers to expedite reimbursement. Ford will also provide a mailing address to which customers can, at their option, send requests for reimbursement directly to Ford, as previously noted. Requests for reimbursement sent directly to Ford may take up to 60 days to process. Whether the owner chooses to pursue reimbursement requests through a dealer or directly through Ford, the owner will be directed to submit the required documentation, upon which reimbursement eligibility will be determined.
Required Documentation
The reimbursement determination will depend upon the information provided by the customer. Consistent with Part 573.13 (d)(4) the following information must be submitted:
- Claimant name and address
- Vehicle make, model, and model year
- Vehicle identification number (VIN) and, for replacement equipment, a description of such equipment or, for tires, the model, size and TIN (DOT code)
- Identification of the recall number (either the Ford recall number or the NHTSA recall number)
- Identification of the owner of the recalled vehicle at the time that the pre-notification remedy was obtained
- An original receipt for the pre-notification remedy that includes a breakdown of the amount for parts, labor, other costs and taxes, including costs for the replacement item. Where the receipt covers work other than to address the recall or noncompliance, Ford may require the claimant to separately identify costs that are eligible for reimbursement.
- If the remedy was obtained during the warranty period, documentation indicating that the warranty was not honored or the warranty repair did not correct the problem related to the recall.
Failure to submit all of the above information may result in denial of the reimbursement request.
Additional Information
The Part 577 required owner notice will provide a toll-free telephone number through which specific information about the reimbursement plan can be requested from Ford. This general reimbursement plan will be incorporated into notifications pursuant to Part 573.6 by reference. Information specific to an individual recall also may be incorporated into the Part 573.6 notification.
April 2018
* * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL * * *
Safety Recall Notice 18S08 / NHTSA Recall 18V-167
Mr. John Sample
123 Main Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 12345678901234567
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Ford Motor Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in your vehicle, with the VIN shown above.
We apologize for this situation and want to assure you that, with your assistance, we will correct this condition. Our commitment, together with your dealer, is to provide you with the highest level of service and support.
| What is the issue? | On your vehicle, the steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen over time, potentially causing the steering wheel to separate from the steering column, increasing the risk of a crash while driving. |
| What will Ford and your dealer do? | Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the steering wheel attachment bolt free of charge (parts and labor). |
| How long will it take? | The time needed for this repair is less than one-half day. However, due to service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle for a longer period of time. |
| What should you do? | Please call your dealer without delay and request a service date for Recall 18S08. Provide the dealer with your VIN, which is printed near your name at the beginning of this letter. If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access www.Fordowner.com for dealer addresses, maps, and driving instructions.
Ford Please note: Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. NOTE: You can receive information about Recalls and Customer Satisfaction Programs through our FordPass App. The app can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play. In addition there are other features such as reserving and paying for parking in certain locations and controlling certain functions on your vehicle (lock or unlock doors, remote start) if it is equipped to allow control. |
| Have you previously paid for this repair? | If you have previously paid for a repair that addresses the issue described in this letter, you still need to have this recall performed to ensure the correct parts were used.
You may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for service related to a loose steering wheel bolt. To verify eligibility and expedite reimbursement, give your paid original receipt to your dealer. Refund requests may also be sent directly to Ford Refund requests mailed to this address may take up to 60 days to process. Your original receipt will be returned to you. Detailed information regarding eligibility for Ford |
| What if you no longer own this vehicle? | If you no longer own this vehicle, and have an address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner.
You received this notice because government regulations require that notification be sent to the last known owner of record. Our records are based primarily on state registration and title data, which indicate that you are the current owner. |
| Can we assist you further? | If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired promptly and without charge, please contact your dealership’s Service Manager for assistance.
RETAIL OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Ford For the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Eastern Time). FLEET OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Fleet Customer Information Center at 1-800-34-FLEET, choose Option #3, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us through the Internet, our address is: www.fleet.ford.com. Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Eastern Time). If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable time or without charge, you may write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov. Reference NHTSA Safety Recall 18V-167. |
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Ford Customer Service Division
April 2018
* * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL * * *
Safety Recall Notice 18S08 / NHTSA Recall 18V-167
Mr. John Sample
123 Main Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 12345678901234567
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
The Lincoln Motor Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in your vehicle, with the VIN shown above.
We apologize for this situation and want to assure you that, with your assistance, we will correct this condition. Our commitment, together with your dealer, is to provide you with the highest level of service and support.
| What is the issue? | On your vehicle, the steering wheel attachment bolt may loosen over time, potentially causing the steering wheel to separate from the steering column, increasing the risk of a crash while driving. |
| What will Lincoln and your dealer do? | The Lincoln Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the steering wheel attachment bolt free of charge (parts and labor). |
| How long will it take? | The time needed for this repair is less than one-half day. However, due to service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle for a longer period of time. |
| What should you do? | Please call your dealer without delay and request a service date for Recall 18S08. Provide the dealer with your VIN, which is printed near your name at the beginning of this letter. Lincoln owners of 2017 Model Year or later vehicles affected by this recall have the option of requesting complimentary Pickup & Delivery service with a Lincoln vehicle for use during service. Please request Lincoln Pickup & Delivery through your dealership if you would like to take advantage of this option. If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access www.Lincolnowner.com for dealer addresses, maps, and driving instructions.
The Lincoln Please note: Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. NOTE: You can receive information about Recalls and Customer Satisfaction Programs through The Lincoln Way App. The app can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play. In addition, there are other features such as reserving and paying for parking in certain locations and controlling certain functions on your vehicle (lock or unlock doors, remote start) if it is equipped to allow control. |
| Have you previously paid for this repair? | If you have previously paid for a repair that addresses the issue described in this letter, you still need to have this recall performed to ensure the correct parts were used.
You may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for service related to a loose steering wheel bolt. To verify eligibility and expedite reimbursement, give your paid original receipt to your dealer. Refund requests may also be sent directly to the Lincoln Detailed information regarding eligibility for Lincoln |
| What if you no longer own this vehicle? | If you no longer own this vehicle, and have an address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner.
You received this notice because government regulations require that notification be sent to the last known owner of record. Our records are based primarily on state registration and title data, which indicate that you are the current owner. |
| Can we assist you further? | If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired promptly and without charge, please contact your dealership’s Service Manager for assistance.
RETAIL OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us through the Internet, our address is: www.Lincolnowner.com. For the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Eastern Time). FLEET OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Fleet Customer Information Center at 1-800-34-FLEET, choose Option #3, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us through the Internet, our address is: www.fleet.ford.com. Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Eastern Time). If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable time or without charge, you may write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov. Reference NHTSA Safety Recall 18V-167. |
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
The Lincoln Motor Company
Abril de 2018
* * * CAMPAÑA DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE * * *
Aviso de campaña de seguridad 18S08/campaña de la NHTSA 18V-167
Sr. Juan Pérez
Calle Principal 123
Ciudad, EE. UU. 12345
Número de identificación del vehículo (VIN): 12345678901234567
Este aviso se le envía de acuerdo con la Ley nacional de seguridad y tránsito de vehículos de EE. UU.
Ford Motor Company ha determinado que su vehículo presenta un defecto relacionado con la seguridad del motor, con el VIN que aparece más arriba.
Lamentamos esta situación y deseamos asegurarle que, con su ayuda, corregiremos el problema. Nuestro compromiso, junto con el de su distribuidor, es ofrecerle servicio y apoyo de alto nivel.
| ¿Cuál es el problema? | En su vehículo, el tornillo de unión del volante de dirección podría aflojarse con el paso del tiempo y posiblemente causar la separación del volante de dirección con respecto de la columna de dirección, lo cual aumenta el riesgo de sufrir un choque al manejar. |
| ¿Qué medidas adoptarán Ford y su distribuidor? | Ford Motor Company ha autorizado a su distribuidor a reemplazar el tornillo de unión del volante de dirección, sin costo alguno (piezas y mano de obra). |
| ¿Cuánto tiempo tomará? | El tiempo necesario para esta reparación deberá ser menos de medio día. Sin embargo, debido a los requisitos de planificación de servicio, es posible que su distribuidor tarde un poco más. |
| ¿Qué debe hacer? | Llame de inmediato al distribuidor y solicite una fecha de servicio para realizar la campaña 18S08. Proporcione el VIN a su distribuidor, el cual está impreso debajo de sus datos al comienzo de esta carta.
Si aún no tiene un distribuidor para realizar el servicio, puede acceder a www.Fordowner.com para conocer las direcciones de los distribuidores, ver mapas y obtener las instrucciones para llegar. Ford Tenga presente que: la ley federal exige que los arrendadores de vehículos que reciban este aviso de campaña envíen una copia del mismo al arrendatario en un plazo de diez días. NOTA: puede recibir información sobre las campañas y los programas de satisfacción del cliente a través de la aplicación FordPass. La aplicación se puede descargar a través de App Store o Google Play. Adicionalmente, existen otras funciones como reserva y pago de estacionamientos en ciertos lugares, además de control de ciertas funciones en el vehículo (bloqueo y desbloqueo de puertas, arranque remoto) si así está equipado para permitir el control. |
| ¿Ha pagado anteriormente por esta reparación? | Si usted ha pagado previamente por una reparación que aborda el problema descrito en esta carta, igualmente deberá realizar esta campaña de seguridad a fin de asegurarse de que se hayan utilizado las piezas correctas.
Es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para recibir un reembolso por las reparaciones pagadas previamente. El reembolso solo se entregará por servicios relacionados con el tornillo del volante de dirección flojo. Para comprobar si cumple con los requisitos y agilizar el reembolso, proporcione el recibo de pago original a su distribuidor. También puede enviar las solicitudes de reembolso directamente a Ford Comuníquese con el Centro de Relación con Clientes al 1-866-436-7332 para obtener información detallada relacionada con el programa de reembolso de Ford |
| ¿Qué pasa si usted ya no es el propietario del vehículo? | Si usted ya no es el propietario del vehículo y tiene la dirección del propietario actual, le solicitamos que le reenvíe esta carta.
Usted recibió este aviso porque las regulaciones del gobierno exigen el envío de notificaciones al propietario conocido más reciente del registro. Nuestros registros se basan principalmente en datos estatales y de propiedad, que indican que usted es el propietario actual del vehículo. |
| ¿Podemos hacer algo más por usted? | Si tiene problemas para reparar de inmediato su vehículo y sin costo alguno, comuníquese con el Gerente de Servicio de su distribuidor para solicitar ayuda.
PROPIETARIOS MINORISTAS: Si tiene dudas o preguntas, comuníquese con nuestro Centro de Relación con Clientes Ford Las personas con problemas de audición pueden llamar al 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Los representantes están disponibles de lunes a viernes: 8:00 am a 8:00 pm(hora del Este). PROPIETARIOS DE FLOTAS: Si tiene dudas o preguntas, comuníquese con nuestro Centro de Información a Clientes de flotas al 1-800-34FLEET, elija la opción n.° 3 y uno de nuestros representantes con gusto lo atenderá. Si desea comunicarse con nosotros a través de Internet, nuestra dirección es: www.fleet.ford.com. Los representantes están disponibles de lunes a viernes: 8:00 am a 8:00 pm(hora del Este). Si continúa con dificultades para reparar su vehículo en un tiempo razonable o sin cargo, le sugerimos que escriba al Administrador, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 o bien que llame sin cargo a la línea directa de seguridad vehicular al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o visite www.safercar.gov. Mencione la campaña de seguridad 18V-167 de la NHTSA. |
Gracias por su atención en este asunto sumamente importante.
Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente
Abril de 2018
* * * CAMPAÑA DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE * * *
Aviso de campaña de seguridad 18S08/campaña de la NHTSA 18V-167
Sr. Juan Pérez
Calle Principal 123
Ciudad, EE. UU. 12345
Número de identificación del vehículo (VIN): 12345678901234567
Este aviso se le envía de acuerdo con la Ley nacional de seguridad y tránsito de vehículos de EE. UU.
The Lincoln Motor Company ha determinado que existe un defecto relacionado con la seguridad de su vehículo, con el VIN que aparece más arriba.
Lamentamos esta situación y deseamos asegurarle que, con su ayuda, corregiremos el problema. Nuestro compromiso, junto con el de su distribuidor, es ofrecerle servicio y apoyo de alto nivel.
| ¿Cuál es el problema? | En su vehículo, el tornillo de unión del volante de dirección podría aflojarse con el paso del tiempo y posiblemente causar la separación del volante de dirección con respecto de la columna de dirección, lo cual aumenta el riesgo de sufrir un choque al manejar. |
| ¿Qué harán Lincoln y su distribuidor? | The Lincoln Motor Company ha autorizado a su distribuidor a reemplazar el tornillo de unión del volante de dirección, sin costo alguno (piezas y mano de obra). |
| ¿Cuánto tiempo tomará? | El tiempo necesario para esta reparación deberá ser menos de medio día. Sin embargo, debido a los requisitos de planificación de servicio, es posible que su distribuidor tarde un poco más. |
| ¿Qué debe hacer? | Llame de inmediato al distribuidor y solicite una fecha de servicio para realizar la campaña 18S08. Proporcione el VIN a su distribuidor, el cual está impreso debajo de sus datos al comienzo de esta carta.
Los propietarios de vehículos Lincoln Si aún no tiene un distribuidor para realizar el servicio, puede acceder a www.Lincolnowner.com para conocer las direcciones de los distribuidores, ver mapas y obtener las instrucciones para llegar. The Lincoln Tenga presente que: la ley federal exige que los arrendadores de vehículos que reciban este aviso de campaña envíen una copia del mismo al arrendatario en un plazo de diez días. NOTA: puede recibir información sobre las campañas y los programas de satisfacción del cliente a través de la aplicación The Lincoln Way. La aplicación se puede descargar a través de App Store o Google Play. Adicionalmente, existen otras funciones como reserva y pago de estacionamientos en ciertos lugares, además de control de ciertas funciones en el vehículo (bloqueo y desbloqueo de puertas, arranque remoto) si así está equipado para permitir el control. |
| ¿Ha pagado anteriormente por esta reparación? | Si usted ha pagado previamente por una reparación que aborda el problema descrito en esta carta, igualmente deberá realizar esta campaña de seguridad a fin de asegurarse de que se hayan utilizado las piezas correctas.
Es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para recibir un reembolso por las reparaciones pagadas previamente. El reembolso solo se entregará por servicios relacionados con el tornillo del volante de dirección flojo. Para comprobar si cumple con los requisitos y agilizar el reembolso, proporcione el recibo de pago original a su distribuidor. También puede enviar las solicitudes de reembolso directamente a The Lincoln Comuníquese con nuestro Centro de Relación con Clientes al 1-866-436-7332 para obtener información detallada relacionada con el programa de reembolso de Lincoln |
| ¿Qué pasa si usted ya no es el propietario delvehículo? | Si usted ya no es el propietario del vehículo y tiene la dirección del propietario actual, le solicitamos que le reenvíe esta carta.
Usted recibió este aviso porque las regulaciones del gobierno exigen el envío de notificaciones al propietario conocido más reciente del registro. Nuestros registros se basan principalmente en datos estatales y de propiedad, que indican que usted es el propietario actual del vehículo. |
| ¿Podemos hacer algo más por usted? | Si tiene problemas para reparar de inmediato su vehículo y sin costo alguno, comuníquese con el Gerente de Servicio de su distribuidor para solicitar ayuda.
PROPIETARIOS MINORISTAS: Si tiene dudas o preguntas, comuníquese con nuestro Centro de Relación con Clientes al 1-866-436-7332 y uno de nuestros representantes con gusto lo atenderá. Si desea comunicarse con nosotros a través de Internet, nuestra dirección es: www.Lincolnowner.com. Las personas con problemas de audición pueden llamar al 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Los representantes están disponibles de lunes a viernes: 8:00 am a 8:00 pm(hora del Este). PROPIETARIOS DE FLOTAS: Si tiene dudas o preguntas, comuníquese con nuestro Centro de Información a Clientes de flotas al 1-800-34FLEET, elija la opción n.° 3 y uno de nuestros representantes con gusto lo atenderá. Si desea comunicarse con nosotros a través de Internet, nuestra dirección es: www.fleet.ford.com. Los representantes están disponibles de lunes a viernes: 8:00 am a 8:00 pm (hora del Este). Si continúa con dificultades para reparar su vehículo en un tiempo razonable o sin cargo, le sugerimos que escriba al Administrador, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 o bien que llame sin cargo a la línea directa de seguridad vehicular al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o visite www.safercar.gov. Mencione la campaña de seguridad 18V-167 de la NHTSA. |
Gracias por su atención en este asunto sumamente importante.
The Lincoln Motor Company
10 Affected Products
Vehicles
11 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V167-9177.pdf 245.844KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V167-3496.PDF 215.407KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- March 13, 2018 – NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 18S08
RCMN-18V167-0684.pdf 240.846KB
Miscellaneous Document – Mar 14, 2018 – Ford Media Center – FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES TWO N.A. SAFETY RECALLS
RMISC-18V167-1226.pdf 127.154KB
Recall 573 Report – AMENDMENT 1
RCLRPT-18V167-7056.PDF 217.848KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- April 10, 2018 – SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 18S08 – Supplement #1 – Certain 2014 through 2018 Model Year Fusion and MKZ Vehicles – Steering Wheel Attachment Bolt Replacement
RCMN-18V167-7520.pdf 200.593KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-2
RCLQRT-18V167-6662.PDF 214.521KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-3
RCLQRT-18V167-4716.PDF 211.244KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V167-8096.pdf 112.383KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
RCLQRT-18V167-8967.PDF 211.344KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
RCLQRT-18V167-3099.PDF 211.447KB
1 Associated Investigation
Steering Wheel Fastening Bolt Loosens
NHTSA ID: PE17007
Dated opened: October 23, 2017
On March 12th, 2018, Ford Motor Company submitted a Defect Information Report to NHTSA describing a defect in the steering wheel fastening system of approximately 1,301,986 model year (MY) Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. On March 1, 2018, Ford discovered a design change that affected the MY 2014-2018 subject vehicles. The affected population are MY 2014-2016 Fusion and MKZ with manual and power adjust steering columns and MY 2017-2018 Fusion and MKZ equipped with manual adjust steering columns only. The affected populations have steering shafts with a reduced amount of threads for the steering wheel bolt to engage. The thread length was decreased by 5mm in the affected models. Ford stated that another contributing factor was the placement of a nylon locking patch torque retention on the fastening bolt. As a result, the steering wheel bolt may not maintain torque allowing the bolt to loosen and eventually separate from the steering shaft, resulting in a loose or detached steering wheel.
The two crashes and one injury noted in Ford’s Defect Information Report are from two legal claims. The first accident is a claim where the driver reported the steering wheel twisted freely on the shaft which caused the driver to lose control. An injury was alleged but no details were provided. The second claim resulted in minor damage to the driver side of the vehicle including a punctured tire. No injury was reported.
Ford’s recall remedy procedure will use a bolt that is 17mm longer, providing a more robust steering column thread and torque retention patch engagement. The torque retention feature will be 13mm longer to ensure proper engagement.
This investigation is closed based on Ford’s recall.
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