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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226792-ford-fusion-2016-recall-power-train · Recall date July 16, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V471000
“FORD FUSION (2016) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 16, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226792-ford-fusion-2016-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 18V471000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V471000).
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
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Subject: Recall 18V471000 — Ford Motor Company FORD FUSION (2016) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a FORD FUSION (2016) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 18V471000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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