Austin Healey 1973–1975 Suspension recall
Recalled December 1, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V258000 · Austin Healey
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPECT BALL JOINTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
22,714 units
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPECT BALL JOINTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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 →