MOSS MOTORS, LTD: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by MOSS MOTORS, LTD in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 9, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MOSS MOTORS/KINGPINS

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.

NHTSA ID: 03E025000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 270

Consequence Summary:

IF THE KINGPIN BREAKS, THE SUSPENSION WILL COLLAPSE CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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