1977 MG MGB Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 78V164000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Affected:
- 7,000
- Defect:
- The overdrive wiring harness could chafe and cause an electrical short circuit.
- Correction:
- The dealer will install a protective sleeve to the overdrive wiring harness at the base of the gear lever to preclude chafing.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: a short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire andpassenger injury.
- Campaign:
- 78V089000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1975 - 03/31/1978
- Affected:
- 45,000
- Defect:
- The retaining screws on the fuel bowl have the potential to loosen, allowing seepage of gasoline from the carburetor.
- Correction:
- The dealer will check the exhaust manifold/catalyst system and carburetor and make any necessary repairs without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle 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.
- Campaign:
- 85V059000 on 05/12/1985
- Component:
- Seat belts:front
- Affected:
- 150,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Instructins on proper belt usage and simple checks will be sent to owners and will replace any malfunctioning retractor.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description:two door roadsters and coupes passenger cars.system: seat belts.
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