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SevereNHTSA·13V232000·Announced 2013-05-31

Ford Recalls 2013 Fusion Vehicles Due to Steering Gear Defect

Ford is recalling 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured in April 2013 because a missing clip in the steering gear could cause loss of steering control.

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 in the steering system that could result in loss of steering control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured between April 19, 2013, and April 23, 2013. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip. If this clip is missing, components inside the steering gear may become dislodged within the gear assembly.

This defect could result in impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 17, 2013, and Ford's internal recall number is 13S06.

Ford will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the steering gear free of charge. Owners may contact Ford's customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Additionally, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD FUSION
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
20

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 (1)

  • FUSION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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