MG MGB 1976: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V089000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
MG | MGB | 1976 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
1978-04-10 | 1978-04-24 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-06-01 - 1978-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 45000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE RETAINING SCREWS ON THE FUEL BOWL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LOOSEN, ALLOWING SEEPAGE OF GASOLINE FROM THE CARBURETOR.
THE DEALER WILL CHECK THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD/CATALYST SYSTEM AND CARBURETOR AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.