Its Shop Time Mondays: Dodge, Nissan, Lincoln And Ram Are In The Hot Seat

1. Steering Wheel may Detach

A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V167000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,301,986

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.

2. Front Fuel Tank Strap Bracket may Corrode

If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 270,254

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.

3. Fuel Pressure Sensor may Loosen and Leak

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V156000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 49,385

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Nissan Juke vehicles previously remedied under recall 12V-069. During that recall remedy, the fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the sensor to loosen and leak fuel.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 7, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.