1978 MG SPITFIRE RECALL - #78V045000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE POSSIBILITY EXITS THAT THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH FUEL HOSES OF INCORRECT SPECIFICATION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 MG SPITFIRE |
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| Manufacturer |
JAGUAR CARS |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1977 - 2/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/13/1978 |
| # Affected |
5,141 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE POSSIBILITY EXITS THAT THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH FUEL HOSES OF INCORRECT SPECIFICATION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE REPLACEMENT HOSES FITTED AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THESE HOSES MAY DETERIORATE PREMATURELY, ALLOWING FUELLEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.NOTE: FUEL ODOR MAY INDICATE A FUEL LEAK. IF A LEAK EXIST, THE VEHICLE SHOULDNOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL IT CAN BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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