Recall 78V080000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings — MG · reported 13 Apr 1978 · 25,000 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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