Recall
Austin Healey 3000 — 07E098000
NHTSA ID
07E098000
Make
Austin Healey
Model
3000
Years Affected
1966
Recall Date
2007-11-15
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
320
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.