Recall 78V258000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Defect in 1973-1975 AUSTIN HEALEY MARINA
RECALL This recall affects up to 22,714 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V258000 |
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Vehicles Affected | 22,714 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
BALL JOINTS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AS REPLACEMENT PARTS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY HEAT-TREATED DURING MANUFACTURE. THESE REPLACEMENT BALL JOINTS MAY BREAK WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPECT BALL JOINTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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 | |
| 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 |