MG MIDGET 1975: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V080000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MG | MIDGET | 1975 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-08-16 | 1978-04-13 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1974-08-01 - 1976-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE ALIGNMENT OF THE FUEL PIPE BRACKET. IF DAMAGED, THE FUEL PIPE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
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.
