Recall campaign78V164000
Recall 78V164000: 1977–1978 MG MGB
Electrical system › Wiring
- Report received
- Aug 2, 1978
- Manufacturer
- JAGUAR CARS
- Potentially affected
- 7,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1977–1978
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 overdrive wiring harness could chafe and cause an electrical short circuit.
Remedy
The dealer will install a protective sleeve to the overdrive wiring harness at the base of the gear lever to preclude chafing.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 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.