NHTSA Recall 75V174000
NHTSA Campaign Id 75V174000; Date: Sep. 26, 1975
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Austin Healey Marina; 1975 Austin Healey Marina
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars
Affected Units:: 14,000
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Austin campaign no b016. Possibility that the outer rubber casing of the frontbrake hose may be subject to cracking. The cracking is due to suspension/brakehose movement which is characteristic of this model when operated under arduousconditions. If cracking occurs and leads to possible hose rupture, thuspermitting lossof hydraulic brake fluid and loss of front braking action. Ifthis condition exists it could result in increased vehicle normal stoppingdistance. (correct by inspecting and replacing hose where necessary).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 13, 1975
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