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  NHTSA Recall 78V164000

NHTSA Campaign Id 78V164000; Date: Aug. 2, 1978

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1977 MG MGB 1978 MG MGB

Component: Electrical System:wiring

Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars

Affected Units:: 7,000

icon3 Recall Summary:

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

icon2 How to Fix:

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

icon4 Recall Notes:

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

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 18, 1978

Also see:

All recalls of MG vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.