1977 MG MGB

1977 MG MGB Recalls

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1977 MG MGB Recalls

1977 MG MGB Recall ID from NHTSA: 78V089000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 24, 1978

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 45000
Model Affected
1977 MG MGB

1977 MG MGB Defect Summary:
THE RETAINING SCREWS ON THE FUEL BOWL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LOOSEN, ALLOWING SEEPAGE OF GASOLINE FROM THE CARBURETOR.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL CHECK THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD/CATALYST SYSTEM AND CARBURETOR AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
45000

Notes:
JAGUAR CARS
1977 MG MGB Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V059000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 07, 1985

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 150000
Model Affected
1977 MG MGB

1977 MG MGB Defect Summary:
WIDESPREAD LACK OF UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE OPERATION OF WEBBING SENSITIVE AND DUAL SENSITIVE SEAT BELTS HAS LEAD TO NON-USE OF BELTS BY A NUMBER OF OWNERS. SOME BELTS RETRACTORS MAY JAM, BIND OR LOCK. THIS MAY DISCOURAGE THE USE OF THE SAFETY BELTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: NON-USE OF SEAT BELTS SUBJECTS OCCUPANTS TO RISK OF INJURY IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN BRAKING.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
INSTRUCTINS ON PROPER BELT USAGE AND SIMPLE CHECKS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE ANY MALFUNCTIONING RETRACTOR.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
150000

Notes:
JAGUAR CARS
1977 MG MGB Recall ID from NHTSA: 78V164000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 02, 1978

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 7000
Model Affected
1977 MG MGB

1977 MG MGB Defect Summary:
THE OVERDRIVE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE TO THE OVERDRIVE WIRING HARNESS AT THE BASE OF THE GEAR LEVER TO PRECLUDE CHAFING.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7000

Notes:
JAGUAR CARS