NHTSA Recall 71V097000

NHTSA Campaign Id 71V097000; Date: Jun. 14, 1971

Recalled Vehicles:

1968 Austin Healey Sprite;  1969 Austin Healey Sprite;  1970 Austin Healey Sprite;  1968 MG Midget;  1969 MG Midget;  1970 MG Midget;  1971 MG Midget

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars

Affected Units:: 32,386

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

British leyland campaign no a130. Possibility that if front b rake systemfails in dual-braking systems, rear brake system m ay not operate at fullefficiency, thereby increasing vehicle- stopping distance and possiblyaffecting safety in handling ve hicle. (correct by replacing master cylinderpush rod. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 7, 1971

Also see:

All recalls of Austin Healey vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.