TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND LOWER BACK AS WELL AS MINOR BRUISING, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE DEALER (BEACH FORD, 855 JASON BLVD #1, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577, (843) 839-8168) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. *TT