NHTSA Recall 78V125000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V125000; Date: Jun. 6, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Austin Healey Marina; 1974 Austin Healey Marina
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars
Affected Units:: 10,330
Recall Summary:
The accelerator cable could break due to the carburetor trunnion pin restricting the movement of the cable end. Should the accelerator stick in the open position or break, control over vehicle speed will be lost.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install a new trunnion pin and the accelerator linkage will be checked on all involved vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. System: fuel; accelerator cable. Consequences of defect: loss of acceleration control could result in loss ofvehicle contol and an accident. Note: if cable sticking or breakage occurs, the gear selector should be placedin the neutral position, the ignition should be switched off and the vehicleshould be pulled over to the side of the road. The key should not be pulled outbecause the steering wheel would lock.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 4, 1978
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