Vehicle recall 78V016000 · January 20, 1978

1973-1974 Austin Healey Marina

The fuel tank vent hose could crack and allow fumes to enter the trunk area, especially while filling the fuel tank.

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

Summary: The fuel tank vent hose could crack and allow fumes to enter the trunk area, especially while filling the fuel tank. These fumes could permeate the trunk area and enter the passenger compartment.
Remedy: Dealer will replace fuel pumps on all affected vehicles without charge to owners.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank vent pipe.consequences of defect: this defect could lead to a vehicle fire and seriousinjury to vehicle passengers.note: if gasoline fumes are present in the vehicle, it should not be operatedprior to dealer inspection. The ground area beneath the engine should also bechecked for leaking fuel.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V016000
Reported to NHTSA: January 20, 1978
Filed by: JAGUAR CARS
Owner notification: October 4, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 20,661
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Recall 78V016000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Austin Healey Marina (1973-1974): 1974, 1973

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