AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 1962: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07E098000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN HEALEY | 3000 | 1962 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-11-09 | 2007-11-15 | 2007-11-16 |
Manufacturers Involved: AUSTIN ROVER CARS NA, INC
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 320
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
