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Austin-Healey 100,100S,100-Six - RECALL - Moss Motors

Make : MOSS MOTORS Model : KINGPINS Build Dates : All Years
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03E025000 Recall Date : APR 08, 2003
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 270
Summary:
MOSS MOTORS REPLACEMENT KINGPINS FOR USE AS A FRONT SUSPENSION PART FOR VINTAGE AUSTIN-HEALEY CARS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1953 AND 1968. THESE KINGPINS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCONSISTENT FORGING AND HARDENING PROCEDURES. THE KINGPINS MAY BE TOO BRITTLE AND COULD BREAK WITH TYPICAL FRONT SUSPENSION FORCES.
Consequence:
IF THE KINGPIN BREAKS, THE SUSPENSION WILL COLLAPSE CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
MOSS MOTORS WILL SEND REPLACEMENT KINGPINS AND A CHECK FOR $300.00 TO ITS CUSTOMERS TO COVER INSTALLATION EXPENSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MOSS MOTORS AT 949-725-0576.
Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Ron Eberhart

This thread was discussed on 03/05/2003

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