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1978 MG MGB Recalls

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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer

JAGUAR CARS

NHTSA Campaign ID82V072000
SummaryTHE 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'.
RemedyVEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE, IF MISSING, WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION PLATES (VIN) AND LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BECAUSE THE VIN PLATE IS USED AS AN AID TO LAWENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN IDENTIFYING STOLEN VEHICLES, THE ABSENCE OF A VIN PLATECOULD MAKE THE TASK IMPOSSIBLE.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer

JAGUAR CARS

NHTSA Campaign ID78V164000
SummaryTHE OVERDRIVE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
RemedyTHE DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE TO THE OVERDRIVE WIRING HARNESS AT THE BASE OF THE GEAR LEVER TO PRECLUDE CHAFING.
NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE ANDPASSENGER INJURY.

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SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Manufacturer

JAGUAR CARS

NHTSA Campaign ID85V059000
SummaryWIDESPREAD 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.
RemedyINSTRUCTINS ON PROPER BELT USAGE AND SIMPLE CHECKS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE ANY MALFUNCTIONING RETRACTOR.
NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TWO DOOR ROADSTERS AND COUPES PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

Manufacturer

JAGUAR CARS

Mfr Report Date19750601
NHTSA Campaign ID78V089000
SummaryTHE RETAINING SCREWS ON THE FUEL BOWL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LOOSEN, ALLOWING SEEPAGE OF GASOLINE FROM THE CARBURETOR.
RemedyTHE DEALER WILL CHECK THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD/CATALYST SYSTEM AND CARBURETOR AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE AND, IF THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AN ACCIDENT.

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Data updated June 2024

Q: Does the 1978 MG MGB have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1978 MG MGB has atleast 4 recalls.

Q: What are the 1978 MG MGB recalls?
A: The 1978 MG MGB recalls include: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, SEAT BELTS:FRONT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

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