Austin Healey 1973–1974 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled June 6, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V125000 · Austin Healey
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW TRUNNION PIN AND THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE WILL BE CHECKED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Units
10,330 units
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.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW TRUNNION PIN AND THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE WILL BE CHECKED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
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 →