Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 75V-174 · 1974–1975 Austin Healey Marina
JAGUAR CARS recall 75V-174 covers 14,000 1974–1975 Austin Healey Marina for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V174000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.