Vehicle recall 78V080000 · April 13, 1978
1975-1976 MG Midget
The fuel pipe brackets mounted in the cylinder head rear stud have been misaligned on the involved vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the alignment of the fuel pipe bracket. If damaged, the fuel pipe will also be replaced.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V080000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 13, 1978
- Filed by
- JAGUAR CARS
- Owner notification
- August 16, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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