NHTSA recall 07E098000 · Equipment
Equipment
Austin Healey 100-6 and 1 more
Reported Nov 15, 2007320 vehicles affectedMOSS MOTORS, LTD
The defect
Certain aftermarket moss motors tropical fans, p/n 834-880, sold for use on 1956 through 1967 austin-healey, models 100-6, 3000 (BN4, BN6, BN7, BT7, BJ7, and BJ8) vehicles. these fans were manufactured with center hubs and fan blades that do not fit together properly.
The risk
This condition could result in a premature high cycle fatigue failure, resulting in a loss of one or more of the fan blades. a person could be struck, possibly resulting in serious injury or even death.
The remedy
Moss motors will notify owners and offer a full refund or they will replace the fan free of charge. the recall began on november 9, 2007. owners can contact moss motors toll-free at 800-667-7872.