NHTSA Complaint #11589990 — 2011 FORD FUSION

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that when her son started the vehicle and attempted to turn the steering wheel, the steering wheel had seized. The steering motor sensor warning light was illuminated. The contact researched the failure online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The dealer confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. The contact stated the vehicle is at the dealer and meets the criteria for the safety recall 15S18.