Mg MGB recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1968 to 1980 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
1968: 1; 1969: 1; 1972: 1; 1973: 1; 1975: 1; 1976: 1; 1977: 3; 1978: 4; 1979: 2; 1980: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
8 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
68V055000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
Reported: 1968-05-23 (May 23, 1968) · Model years: 1968
NHTSA campaign record ↗69V024000 · Tires:Markings
Reported: 1969-01-05 (January 5, 1969) · Model years: 1969
NHTSA campaign record ↗72V010000 · Structure:Body
Reported: 1972-01-13 (January 13, 1972) · Model years: 1972
NHTSA campaign record ↗74V094000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Reported: 1974-06-17 (June 17, 1974) · Model years: 1973
NHTSA campaign record ↗78V089000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
Reported: 1978-04-24 (April 24, 1978) · Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗78V164000 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 1978-08-02 (August 2, 1978) · Model years: 1977, 1978
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗85V059000 · Seat Belts:Front
Reported: 1985-05-07 (May 7, 1985) · Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
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. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: NON-USE OF SEAT BELTS SUBJECTS OCCUPANTS TO RISK OF INJURY IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN BRAKING.
Remedy: INSTRUCTINS ON PROPER BELT USAGE AND SIMPLE CHECKS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE ANY MALFUNCTIONING RETRACTOR.
NHTSA campaign record ↗82V072000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 1982-07-19 (July 19, 1982) · Model years: 1978, 1979
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".
Remedy: VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE, IF MISSING, WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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