Recall 93V206000: Fairmont tamper

Report received

Dec 7, 1993

Manufacturer

Fairmont tamper

Potentially affected

382vehicles

Model years

—

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

The detachment of the wheel unit could cause loss ofsteering control or an accident.

Remedy

A kit consisting of steel plates that bolt to the left and right front frame to strengthen this area will be installed.