Ford Motors has announced a massive recall, involving some 128,616 2010-2011 Ford Fusions and Mercury Milans. All the cars in question have 17-inch steel wheels and there is a risk of wheel separation, according to the NHTSA, due to a fracture potentially occurring with in the wheel studs.
"The wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate," said NHTSA in its recalls announcement. "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."
Those cars that came with alloy wheels have not been announced to suffer from the potential flaw. According to Ford, as of September 30th, one front wheel separation had occurred and five rear wheel had come off. The recall should begin January 24, and owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Those cars that came with alloy wheels have not been announced to suffer from the potential flaw. According to Ford, as of September 30th, one front wheel separation had occurred and five rear wheel had come off. The recall should begin January 24, and owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.