Mg Mgb 1978
Model Mgb made in 1978 by Mg got 2 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 1978
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
78V164000 | JAGUAR CARS | V (Vehicle) | 7000 | 10/18/1978 | ODI | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 08/02/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The overdrive wiring harness could chafe and cause an electrical short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
82V072000 | JAGUAR CARS | V (Vehicle) | 120 | OVSC | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 07/19/1982 | 07/23/1982 | 567 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. this does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 115, vehicle identification number-basic requirements. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Vehicle certification label and vin plate, if missing, will be installed without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; certification plates (vin) and labels.consequences of defect: because the vin plate is used as an aid to lawenforcement agencies in identifying stolen vehicles, the absence of a vin platecould make the task impossible. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
78V089000 | JAGUAR CARS | from 06/01/1975 to 04/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 45000 | 04/10/1978 | ODI | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 04/24/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The retaining screws on the fuel bowl have the potential to loosen, allowing seepage of gasoline from the carburetor. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
85V059000 | JAGUAR CARS | V (Vehicle) | 150000 | 10/01/1985 | ODI | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 05/07/1985 | 05/13/1985 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
1978 mgb customer had questions about the seat belts customer stated that they had always been frustrated about the operation of the belts**cc the consumer came across a recall regarding the seat belts for his vehicle. recall #85v059000. *jb | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
03/15/1996 | |||
Consumer complained that manufacturer has been putting off a safety recall on the seat belt retractors on both sides. land rover acknowledged safety defects, and promised to inform consumer in a few months. the few months have just added into a two year waiting. *ak |