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Safety recall · 78V164000

Electrical system: wiring MG recall

JAGUAR CARS reported this recall to NHTSA on August 2, 1978. It covers about 7,000 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
78V164000
Reported
Aug 2, 1978
Vehicles
7,000
Area
Electrical system

The problem

The overdrive wiring harness could chafe and cause an electrical short circuit.

The fix

The dealer will install a protective sleeve to the overdrive wiring harness at the base of the gear lever to preclude chafing.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: electrical; wiring harness.Consequences of defect: a short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire andpassenger injury.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized MG dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 78V164000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1977 MG MGB03F
1978 MG MGB24F

Questions

Is the 78V164000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. JAGUAR CARS's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 78V164000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 78V164000 announced?

JAGUAR CARS reported it to NHTSA on August 2, 1978. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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