1976 MG MIDGET RECALL - #78V080000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL PIPE BRACKETS MOUNTED IN THE CYLINDER HEAD REAR STUD HAVE BEEN MISALIGNED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. AS A RESULT, THE NYLON FUEL FEED PIPE MAY SUSTAIN CHAFING AND FEED PIPE DAMAGE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1976 MG MIDGET |
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| Manufacturer |
JAGUAR CARS |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1974 - 9/1/1976 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/16/1978 |
| # Affected |
25,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE FUEL PIPE BRACKETS MOUNTED IN THE CYLINDER HEAD REAR STUD HAVE BEEN MISALIGNED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. AS A RESULT, THE NYLON FUEL FEED PIPE MAY SUSTAIN CHAFING AND FEED PIPE DAMAGE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE ALIGNMENT OF THE FUEL PIPE BRACKET. IF DAMAGED, THE FUEL PIPE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; PIPE BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITIONCOULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE, THEREBY CREATING A POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE. IN THEEVENT OF A FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.NOTE: SHOULD THERE BE ANY FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE VEHICLESHOULD NOT BE OPERATED. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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