Recall 78V016000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING Defect in 1973-1974 AUSTIN HEALEY MARINA
RECALL This recall affects up to 20,661 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V016000 |
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Vehicles Affected | 20,661 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE COULD CRACK AND ALLOW FUMES TO ENTER THE TRUNK AREA, ESPECIALLY WHILE FILLING THE FUEL TANK. THESE FUMES COULD PERMEATE THE TRUNK AREA AND ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE FUEL PUMPS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Related Recalls for AUSTIN HEALEY
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07E098000 | 1963 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 | EQUIPMENT | 320 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |