SteeringRecall 13V-232 · 2013 Ford Fusion

Ford Motor Company recall 13V-232 covers 20 2013 Ford Fusion for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2013.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected201 model
ReportedMay 31, 2013Owners notified Jun 17, 2013
Complaints since389Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 13V232000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured April 19, 2013, through April 23, 2013. The steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip. If the clip is missing, components inside the steering gear may become dislodged inside the gear assembly.

The risk

This could result in impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S06. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 19, 2013 to April 23, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.