Control arm: lower ball jointRecall 78V-258 · 1973–1975 Austin Healey Marina
JAGUAR CARS recall 78V-258 covers 22,714 1973–1975 Austin Healey Marina for a control arm: lower ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V258000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BALL JOINTS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AS REPLACEMENT PARTS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY HEAT-TREATED DURING MANUFACTURE. THESE REPLACEMENT BALL JOINTS MAY BREAK WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SUSPECT BALL JOINTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; BALL JOINTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1972 to October 1, 1975. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.