1978 MG Mgb
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 MG Mgb. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1978 MG Mgb. Newest first.
Widespread lack of understanding about the operation of webbing sensitive and dual sensitive seat belts has lead to non-use of belts by a number of owners. Some belts retractors may jam, bind or lock. This may discourage the use of the safety belts.…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Instructins on proper belt usage and simple checks will be sent to owners and will replace any malfunctioning retractor.
The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 115, "vehicle identification number-basic requirements".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Vehicle certification label and vin plate, if missing, will be installed without charge to owner.
The overdrive wiring harness could chafe and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will install a protective sleeve to the overdrive wiring harness at the base of the gear lever to preclude chafing.
The retaining screws on the fuel bowl have the potential to loosen, allowing seepage of gasoline from the carburetor.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will check the exhaust manifold/catalyst system and carburetor and make any necessary repairs without charge to owner.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front
1978 mgb customer had questions about the seat belts customer stated that they had always been frustrated about the operation of the belts**cc the consumer came across a recall regarding the seat belts for his vehicle. Recall #85v059000. *Jb
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Consumer complained that manufacturer has been putting off a safety recall on the seat belt retractors on both sides. Land rover acknowledged safety defects, and promised to inform consumer in a few months. The few months have just added into a two year waiting. *ak
Every MG Mgb model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.