Vehicle recall 93V206000 · December 7, 1993
Fairmont Tamper F250 and F350
Cracks can develop in the vehicle frame near the location where the front wheel unit mounting brackets attach to the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: structure; frame; members and body.vehicle description: light duty four-wheel drive trucks equipped with hy-railguide wheel equipment.notes: these vehicles should be inspected before further use. The areas of thetruck frame to be inspected should be cleaned thoroughly and visually examinedfor cracks. Vehicle may be returned to service only when no cracks are foundusing this inspection method. Inspection of the frame must be done weekly untilthe kit strengthening the frame is installed.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact fairmont tamper service center at 1-507-235-7241. Also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline AT1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V206000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 7, 1993
- Filed by
- FAIRMONT TAMPER
- Owner notification
- November 28, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 382
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fairmont Tamper F250 (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
- Fairmont Tamper F350 (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
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