Mg Recall 78V080000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 78V080000 · announced April 13, 1978 · filed by Jaguar Cars · 25,000 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE ALIGNMENT OF THE FUEL PIPE BRACKET. IF DAMAGED, THE FUEL PIPE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1975 Mg Midget
• 1976 Mg Midget

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.