Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 78V-080 · 1975–1976 Mg Midget
JAGUAR CARS recall 78V-080 covers 25,000 1975–1976 Mg Midget for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- SEVERAL PROBLEMSNHTSA