Vehicle recall 68V118000 · November 18, 1968

1969 Austin Healey American

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility front suspension tie rods improperly heat treated.if condition exists rod could fracture al- lowing front wheel to come in contact with fender well causing braking effect and possibly reducing steering control.(correct by replacing tie rods.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 68V118000
Reported to NHTSA: November 18, 1968
Filed by: JAGUAR CARS
Owner notification: November 13, 1968
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,771
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Recall 68V118000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Austin Healey American (1969): 1969

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