Storage: tank assemblyRecall 79V-146 · 1973–1975 Austin Healey Marina
JAGUAR CARS recall 79V-146 covers 23,000 1973–1975 Austin Healey Marina for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT, DUE TO OUTSIDE INFLUENCES SUCH AS SALT ON THE ROADS, THE FUEL TANK MAY DEVELOP AREAS OF CORROSION WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT FOR CORROSION AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A LEAKING FUEL TANK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
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 September 1, 1972 to August 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.