Austin Healey 1973–1974 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled January 20, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V016000 · Austin Healey
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE FUEL PUMPS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Units
20,661 units
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE FUEL PUMPS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Product
Austin Healey MARINA
Manufacturer(s)
AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →