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Moss Motors Suspension recall
Recalled April 9, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03E025000 · Moss Motors
Description
MOSS MOTORS REPLACEMENT KINGPINS FOR USE AS A FRONT SUSPENSION PART FOR VINTAGE AUSTIN-HEALEY CARS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1953 AND 1968. THESE KINGPINS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCONSISTENT FORGING AND HARDENING PROCEDURES. THE KINGPINS MAY BE TOO BRITTLE AND COULD BREAK WITH TYPICAL FRONT SUSPENSION FORCES.
What to do
MOSS MOTORS WILL SEND REPLACEMENT KINGPINS AND A CHECK FOR $300.00 TO ITS CUSTOMERS TO COVER INSTALLATION EXPENSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MOSS MOTORS AT 949-725-0576.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →