Vehicle recall 78V089000 · April 24, 1978
1975-1978 MG MGB
The retaining screws on the fuel bowl have the potential to loosen, allowing seepage of gasoline from the carburetor.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The retaining screws on the fuel bowl have the potential to loosen, allowing seepage of gasoline from the carburetor.
- Remedy
- The dealer will check the exhaust manifold/catalyst system and carburetor and make any necessary repairs without charge to owner.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V089000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 24, 1978
- Filed by
- JAGUAR CARS
- Owner notification
- April 10, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Vehicles covered
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