| Make : FAIRMONT TAMPER | Model : F250 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V206000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19931128 | Date Received by ODI: 19931207 | Date Added to Database: 19931216 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FAIRMONT TAMPER | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FAIRMONT TAMPER | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 382 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE VEHICLE FRAME NEAR THE LOCATION WHERE THE FRONT WHEEL UNIT MOUNTING BRACKETS ATTACH TO THE VEHICLE. CRACKS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE TO THE POINT WHERE THE UNIT BREAKS AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET ALLOWING THE WHEEL UNIT TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. |
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Consequence:
THE DETACHMENT OF THE WHEEL UNIT COULD CAUSE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL OR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
A KIT CONSISTING OF STEEL PLATES THAT BOLT TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT FRAME TO STRENGTHEN THIS AREA WILL BE INSTALLED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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