Vehicle recall 73V188000 · September 14, 1973

1973 Austin Healey Marina

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

Notes: British leyland campaign no B184.POSSIBILITY that the self locking rear axleshaft nut can work loose, causing the rear hub to work loose on the taperedsection of the axle shaft and chatter against the hub locking key.if thiscondition exists, continued driving could cause the rear hub brake drum androad wheel to become separated from the axle shaft.(correct by inspecting andreplacing left rear axle, hub and key where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V188000
Reported to NHTSA: September 14, 1973
Filed by: JAGUAR CARS
Owner notification: October 5, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,938
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 73V188000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Austin Healey Marina (1973): 1973

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