Mg Recall 78V089000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Carburetor System

NHTSA recall 78V089000 · announced April 24, 1978 · filed by Jaguar Cars · 45,000 units affected

The problem

THE RETAINING SCREWS ON THE FUEL BOWL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LOOSEN, ALLOWING SEEPAGE OF GASOLINE FROM THE CARBURETOR.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL CHECK THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD/CATALYST SYSTEM AND CARBURETOR AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

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