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MG MGB Recalls
| Recall Date: |
APR 24, 1978 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Model Affected: |
MGB |
| Units Affected: |
45000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 24, 1978
Model Affected:
1977 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.
Units Affected:
45000
Notes:
JAGUAR CARS
| Recall Date: |
AUG 02, 1978 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Model Affected: |
MGB |
| Units Affected: |
7000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 02, 1978
Model Affected:
1977 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.
Units Affected:
7000
Notes:
JAGUAR CARS
| Recall Date: |
MAY 07, 1985 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Model Affected: |
MGB |
| Units Affected: |
150000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 07, 1985
Model Affected:
1977 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.
Units Affected:
150000
Notes:
JAGUAR CARS
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