NHTSA Complaint #10582894 — 2010 FORD FUSION

WHILE ROTATING THE TIRES, I NOTICED THAT TWO OF THE WHEEL STUDS HAD SHEARED OFF THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS MODEL OF FUSION BUT MY CAR HAS MANUFACTURED ON 3/28/2009 AND THE RECALL ONLY COVERS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM 4/1/2009 THROUGH 4/30/2009. SINCE MY FAILURE IS IDENTICAL TO WHAT THE RECALL ADDRESSES, I SUBMIT THAT THERE ARE SOME VEHICLES THAT FAILED TO GET COVERED BY THE RECALL AND THE DANGER OF THEM HAVING WHEEL BOLT FAILURES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY FORD AND A REMEDY OFFERED. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER AND HE IS UNABLE TO OFFER A SOLUTION. I ALSO CONTACTED FORD (CASE #CAS4265584) AND THEY REFUSED TO TAKE ANY ACTION. NEITHER OF THOSE CONTACTED COULD OFFER A SOLUTION AND I AM LEFT WONDERING IF THIS VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE. *TT