Recall 78V089000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Defect in 1975-1978 MG MGB
RECALL This recall affects up to 45,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V089000 |
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Vehicles Affected | 45,000 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE RETAINING SCREWS ON THE FUEL BOWL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LOOSEN, ALLOWING SEEPAGE OF GASOLINE FROM THE CARBURETOR.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL CHECK THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD/CATALYST SYSTEM AND CARBURETOR AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Related Recalls for MG
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85V059000 | 1980 MG MGB | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 150,000 | |
| 78V164000 | 1978 MG MGB | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 7,000 | |
| 78V080000 | 1975 MG MIDGET | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 25,000 | |
| 78V045000 | 1978 MG MIDGET | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 5,141 | |
| 76V090000 | 1976 MG MIDGET | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | 9,299 | |
| 74V094000 | 1973 MG MGBGT | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 6,463 | |
| 73V237000 | 1974 MG MIDGET | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2,195 | |
| 72V208000 | 1972 MG MIDGET | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 28,000 | |
| 72V010000 | 1972 MG MGB | STRUCTURE:BODY | 3,996 | |
| 71V097000 | 1971 MG MIDGET | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 32,386 |