FAIRMONT TAMPER filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-03-23.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V049000
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
FAIRMONT TAMPER
Vehicles affected
710
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-23
Owners notified
1995-03-30
Defect description
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS ON THE REAR WHEELS CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN STUD BREAKAGE.
Safety risk
THE DETACHMENT OF A WHEEL CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OR AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW REAR WHEEL SPACERS THAT CONVERT THE EXISTING REAR WHEELS TO A HUB PILOTED MOUNTING SYSTEM.
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.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.