Under product liability laws, companies generally have a duty to protect consumers from potential dangers. That’s why when a company discovers that there’s a defect in one of their products, it issues a recall. While any type of product can be recalled for defects, it seems that the most common recalls involve food and cars.

Ford is recalling some of its cars because over time, the defect in the bolts “could lead to the wheel coming loose from the steering column.” The cars being recalled are the 2014 to 2018 models of the Lincoln MKZ and the Ford Fusion. Ford said that it’s aware of two accidents that are allegedly related to this particular issue.

In addition to the recall for the faulty bolts, Ford has also recalled approximately 5,900 Ford Focuses (2013 to 2016 models) and Ford Fusions (2013 to 2015 models) for “potential risk of fire due to clutch pressure plate fracture.” This recall affects about 515 cars in Canada and 5,350 cars in the U.S. To fix this issue, Ford dealers will update the software in the vehicles to detect and prevent the fracture, and install a new clutch assembly. This service will also be done without any cost to the vehicle owner. On a positive note, Ford said that it wasn’t aware of any accidents or fires associated with this particular issue.

Related Resources:

  • Loose steering wheels trigger Ford recall of 1.4M Fusion, Lincoln MKZ cars (USA Today)
  • Vehicle Recalls and Defects (FindLaw’s Learn About the Law)
  • Over a Million Defective Dodge Ram Pickup Trucks Recalled (FindLaw’s Common Law)
  • McDonald’s and Ikea Recalled the Most Products for Danger to Kids (FindLaw’s Common Law)

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