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NHTSA recall 78V016000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Austin Healey Marina

Reported Jan 20, 197820,661 vehicles affectedJAGUAR CARSBuilt Oct 1, 1972 – Oct 1, 1974

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will replace fuel pumps on all affected vehicles without charge to owners.

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Vehicles in this recall

Austin Healey Marina
19731974

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.