1977 MG MGB Recalls
Base Roadster
1977 MG MGB Recall Record
Recall ID # 85V059000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Recall Date:
MAY 07, 1985
Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Description
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.
Manufacturer
JAGUAR CARS
Recall ID # 78V089000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Recall Date:
APR 24, 1978
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Description
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.
Manufacturer
JAGUAR CARS
Recall ID # 78V164000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Date:
AUG 02, 1978
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Description
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.
Manufacturer
JAGUAR CARS