Recall 07E098000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 1956-1967 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000
RECALL This recall affects up to 320 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07E098000 |
| Manufacturer | MOSS MOTORS, LTD |
| Vehicles Affected | 320 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1956 AUSTIN HEALEY 100-6, 1957 AUSTIN HEALEY 100-6, 1958 AUSTIN HEALEY 100-6, 1959 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000, 1959 AUSTIN HEALEY 100-6, 1960 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000, 1961 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000, 1962 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000, 1963 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000, 1964 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000, 1965 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000, 1966 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000, 1967 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000
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Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET MOSS MOTORS TROPICAL FANS, P/N 834-880, SOLD FOR USE ON 1956 THROUGH 1967 AUSTIN-HEALEY, MODELS 100-6, 3000 (BN4, BN6, BN7, BT7, BJ7, AND BJ8) VEHICLES. THESE FANS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH CENTER HUBS AND FAN BLADES THAT DO NOT FIT TOGETHER PROPERLY.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A PREMATURE HIGH CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FAN BLADES. A PERSON COULD BE STRUCK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
Remedy
MOSS MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND OR THEY WILL REPLACE THE FAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MOSS MOTORS TOLL-FREE AT 800-667-7872.
Related Recalls for AUSTIN HEALEY
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79V146000 | 1975 AUSTIN HEALEY MARINA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 23,000 | |
| 78V258000 | 1975 AUSTIN HEALEY MARINA | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 22,714 | |
| 78V016000 | 1974 AUSTIN HEALEY MARINA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 20,661 | |
| 78V125000 | 1974 AUSTIN HEALEY MARINA | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 10,330 | |
| 75V174000 | 1975 AUSTIN HEALEY MARINA | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 14,000 | |
| 73V188000 | 1973 AUSTIN HEALEY MARINA | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 4,938 | |
| 73V146000 | 1973 AUSTIN HEALEY MARINA | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 16 | |
| 73V147000 | 1973 AUSTIN HEALEY MARINA | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 125 | |
| 71V097000 | 1969 AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 32,386 | |
| 71V047000 | 1971 AUSTIN HEALEY AMERICA | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 240 |