1978 MG MGB

1978 MG MGB Recalls

Learn more about 1978 MG MGB recalls at AutoMallUSA.net. Continue below.

1978 MG MGB Recalls

1978 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
1978 MG MGB

1978 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
1978 MG MGB Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V059000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 07, 1985

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 150000
Model Affected
1978 MG MGB

1978 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
1978 MG MGB Recall ID from NHTSA: 78V164000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 02, 1978

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 7000
Model Affected
1978 MG MGB

1978 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
1978 MG MGB Recall ID from NHTSA: 82V072000
Auto Recall Date:
JUL 19, 1982

Vehicle Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 120
Model Affected
1978 MG MGB

1978 MG MGB Defect Summary:
THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS AND VEHICLE IDENDIFICATION NUMBER PLATES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 115, "VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER-BASIC REQUIREMENTS".

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE, IF MISSING, WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
120

Notes:
JAGUAR CARS