In response to a federal inquiry launched earlier this year, Ford has announced that it will recall nearly 130,000 examples of its midsize Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans.
The recall covers 2010 through 2011 Fusions and Milans built with 17-inch steel wheels that were equipped with faulty wheel studs. Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say that the wheel studs could crack, which could cause the wheel to fall off of the vehicle. At the very least, Ford says that drivers could experience some wheel vibration as a result of the faulty lug nuts.
Fusions and Milans included in the recall were built between April 1 and 30, 2009 and between December 1, 2009 and November 13, 2010.
Ford says that the recall will include an inspection and, if necessary, a replacement of the cars’ brake discs and lug nuts. In total, Ford says its recall includes 128,616 vehicles.
The recall will begin on January 24, 2012, but concerned owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
