May 13, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V362000
Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V362
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 259,182
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471.
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.
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4 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FUSION | 2013-2016 |
4 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice – Safety Recall 19S16
Miscellaneous Document – May 15, 2019 – FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES TWO RECALLS IN NORTH AMERICA
RMISC-19V362-7679.pdf 287.896KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V362-1044.PDF 214.699KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V362-6873.pdf 245.931KB
Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V362&docType=RCL
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