Recall ID # 78V089000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| Recall Date: |
APR 24, 1978 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Model Affected: |
MGB |
| Potential Units Affected: |
45000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 24, 1978
Model Affected:
1978 MG MGB
Summary:
THE RETAINING SCREWS ON THE FUEL BOWL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LOOSEN, ALLOWING SEEPAGE OF GASOLINE FROM THE CARBURETOR.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL CHECK THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD/CATALYST SYSTEM AND CARBURETOR AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
45000
Notes:
JAGUAR CARS
Recall ID # 82V072000 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| Recall Date: |
JUL 19, 1982 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected: |
MGB |
| Potential Units Affected: |
120
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 19, 1982
Model Affected:
1978 MG MGB
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".
Consequence:
Remedy:
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE, IF MISSING, WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
120
Notes:
JAGUAR CARS
Recall ID # 78V164000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| Recall Date: |
AUG 02, 1978 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Model Affected: |
MGB |
| Potential Units Affected: |
7000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 02, 1978
Model Affected:
1978 MG MGB
Summary:
THE OVERDRIVE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE TO THE OVERDRIVE WIRING HARNESS AT THE BASE OF THE GEAR LEVER TO PRECLUDE CHAFING.
Potential Units Affected:
7000
Notes:
JAGUAR CARS
Recall ID # 85V059000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| Recall Date: |
MAY 07, 1985 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Model Affected: |
MGB |
| Potential Units Affected: |
150000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 07, 1985
Model Affected:
1978 MG MGB
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
INSTRUCTINS ON PROPER BELT USAGE AND SIMPLE CHECKS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE ANY MALFUNCTIONING RETRACTOR.
Potential Units Affected:
150000
Notes:
JAGUAR CARS