Recall campaign78V089000
Recall 78V089000: 1975–1978 MG MGB
Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
- Report received
- Apr 24, 1978
- Manufacturer
- JAGUAR CARS
- Potentially affected
- 45,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1975–1978
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The retaining screws on the fuel bowl have the potential to loosen, allowing seepage of gasoline from the carburetor.
Remedy
The dealer will check the exhaust manifold/catalyst system and carburetor and make any necessary repairs without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1975 MG MGB0 complaints
- 1976 MG MGB0 complaints
- 1977 MG MGB0 complaints
- 1978 MG MGB2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.