The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V574000·Announced 2011-12-07

Ford Recalls 2010-2011 Fusion and Milan Vehicles for Wheel Stud Fracture Risk

Ford is recalling 2010-2011 Fusion and Milan vehicles with 17-inch steel wheels because wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing wheel separation and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel stud fracture) that can lead to wheel separation and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles equipped with 17-inch steel wheels. The affected vehicles were built between April 1, 2009, and April 30, 2009, and between December 1, 2009, and November 13, 2010. The recall involves approximately 128,616 vehicles.

The defect involves wheel studs that may fracture. While driving, multiple stud fractures could occur at the wheel location, causing vehicle vibration and/or wheel separation. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCURY, FORD MILAN, FUSION
Brand
MERCURY
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
128,616

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MILAN
  • FUSION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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