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Austin Healey, Moss Motors 1956–1967 Equipment recall
Recalled November 15, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07E098000 · Austin Healey
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A PREMATURE HIGH CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FAN BLADES. A PERSON COULD BE STRUCK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
Remedy
MOSS MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND OR THEY WILL REPLACE THE FAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MOSS MOTORS TOLL-FREE AT 800-667-7872.
Units
320 units
Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET MOSS MOTORS TROPICAL FANS, P/N 834-880, SOLD FOR USE ON 1956 THROUGH 1967 AUSTIN-HEALEY, MODELS 100-6, 3000 (BN4, BN6, BN7, BT7, BJ7, AND BJ8) VEHICLES. THESE FANS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH CENTER HUBS AND FAN BLADES THAT DO NOT FIT TOGETHER PROPERLY.
What to do
MOSS MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND OR THEY WILL REPLACE THE FAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MOSS MOTORS TOLL-FREE AT 800-667-7872.
Product
Austin Healey 100-6 · Austin Healey 3000 · Austin Healey 834-880 TROPICAL FAN
Manufacturer(s)
AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC · MOSS MOTORS, LTD
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →