Fairmont Tamper Recall 95V049000: Wheels, Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA recall 95V049000 · announced March 23, 1995 · filed by Fairmont Tamper · 710 units affected

The problem

THE WHEEL LUG NUTS ON THE REAR WHEELS CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN STUD BREAKAGE.

The risk

THE DETACHMENT OF A WHEEL CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OR AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW REAR WHEEL SPACERS THAT CONVERT THE EXISTING REAR WHEELS TO A HUB PILOTED MOUNTING SYSTEM.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEELS; LUGS; NUTS; BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HY-RAIL GUIDE WHEEL EQUIPMENT.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FAIRMONT TAMPER AT 1-507-235-7124. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1992 Fairmont Tamper Ford F250
• 1993 Fairmont Tamper Ford F250
• 1994 Fairmont Tamper Ford F250
• 1995 Fairmont Tamper Ford F250
• 1992 Fairmont Tamper Ford F350
• 1993 Fairmont Tamper Ford F350
• 1994 Fairmont Tamper Ford F350
• 1995 Fairmont Tamper Ford F350

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.