Vehicle recall 79V146000 · June 12, 1979
1973-1975 Austin Healey Marina
The possibility exists that, due to outside influences such as salt on the roads, the fuel tank may develop areas of corrosion which could eventually result in fuel leakage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The possibility exists that, due to outside influences such as salt on the roads, the fuel tank may develop areas of corrosion which could eventually result in fuel leakage.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect for corrosion and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: a leaking fuel tank, in the presence of an ignitionsource, can result in a fire and serious personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 12, 1979
- Filed by
- JAGUAR CARS
- Owner notification
- January 28, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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 Marina (1973-1975): 1975, 1974, 1973
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