Recall 78V125000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Defect in 1973-1974 AUSTIN HEALEY MARINA
RECALL This recall affects up to 10,330 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V125000 |
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Vehicles Affected | 10,330 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO THE CARBURETOR TRUNNION PIN RESTRICTING THE MOVEMENT OF THE CABLE END. SHOULD THE ACCELERATOR STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION OR BREAK, CONTROL OVER VEHICLE SPEED WILL BE LOST.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW TRUNNION PIN AND THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE WILL BE CHECKED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
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 | |
| 78V016000 | 1974 AUSTIN HEALEY MARINA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 20,661 | |
| 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 |