NHTSA Recall # | 44582 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 78V164000 |
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Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
Supplier | MG |
Brand | MG |
Model | MGB |
Model Year | 1978 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Date of notification | 18/10/78 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 29/06/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/06/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 02/08/78 |
Report created | 12/10/79 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 7000 |
Defect summary | The overdrive wiring harness could chafe and cause an electrical short circuit. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | The dealer will install a protective sleeve to the overdrive wiring harness at the base of the gear lever to preclude chafing. |
Recall notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: electrical; wiring harness. Consequences of defect: a short circuit could lead to a vehicle fire andpassenger injury. |