1977 MG MGB RECALL - #78V089000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : CARBURETOR SYSTEM
THE RETAINING SCREWS ON THE FUEL BOWL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LOOSEN, ALLOWING SEEPAGE OF GASOLINE FROM THE CARBURETOR.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1977 MG MGB |
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| Manufacturer |
JAGUAR CARS |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1975 - 4/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/10/1978 |
| # Affected |
45,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
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| Description |
THE RETAINING SCREWS ON THE FUEL BOWL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LOOSEN, ALLOWING SEEPAGE OF GASOLINE FROM THE CARBURETOR. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1977 MG MGB Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1977 MG MGB Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
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