NHTSA Recall 78V016000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V016000; Date: Jan. 20, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Austin Healey Marina; 1974 Austin Healey Marina
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars
Affected Units:: 20,661
Recall Summary:
The fuel tank vent hose could crack and allow fumes to enter the trunk area, especially while filling the fuel tank. These fumes could permeate the trunk area and enter the passenger compartment.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace fuel pumps on all affected vehicles without charge to owners.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel tank vent pipe. Consequences of defect: this defect could lead to a vehicle fire and seriousinjury to vehicle passengers. Note: if gasoline fumes are present in the vehicle, it should not be operatedprior to dealer inspection. The ground area beneath the engine should also bechecked for leaking fuel.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 4, 1978
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