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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
78V164000JAGUAR CARS V (Vehicle)700010/18/1978ODIJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.08/02/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe overdrive wiring harness could chafe and cause an electrical short circuit.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will install a protective sleeve to the overdrive wiring harness at the base of the gear lever to preclude chafing.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: a short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire andpassenger injury.
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
82V072000JAGUAR CARS V (Vehicle)120OVSCJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.07/19/198207/23/1982567
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryVehicle certification label and vin plate, if missing, will be installed without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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
78V089000JAGUAR CARSfrom 06/01/1975 to 04/01/1978V (Vehicle)4500004/10/1978ODIJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.04/24/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe retaining screws on the fuel bowl have the potential to loosen, allowing seepage of gasoline from the carburetor.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will check the exhaust manifold/catalyst system and carburetor and make any necessary repairs without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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
85V059000JAGUAR CARS V (Vehicle)15000010/01/1985ODIJAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.05/07/198505/13/1985
Defect SummaryWidespread 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 SummaryInstructins on proper belt usage and simple checks will be sent to owners and will replace any malfunctioning retractor.
NotesVehicle description:two door roadsters and coupes passenger cars.system: seat belts.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
01/01/19011
 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