Electrical system: wiringRecall 78V-164 · 1977–1978 Mg MGB
JAGUAR CARS recall 78V-164 covers 7,000 1977–1978 Mg MGB for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V164000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
What's wrong
The problem
THE OVERDRIVE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
What to do
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE TO THE OVERDRIVE WIRING HARNESS AT THE BASE OF THE GEAR LEVER TO PRECLUDE CHAFING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE ANDPASSENGER INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Background
The investigation behind this recall
- SEVERAL PROBLEMSNHTSA