Recall 95V049000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs — Fairmont Tamper · reported 23 Mar 1995 · 710 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW REAR WHEEL SPACERS THAT CONVERT THE EXISTING REAR WHEELS TO A HUB PILOTED MOUNTING SYSTEM.
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
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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