Triumph Spitfire 1972
Model Spitfire made in 1972 by Triumph got 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1972
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
78V013000 | JAGUAR CARS | from 09/01/1968 to 10/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 107950 | 06/06/1978 | ODI | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 01/20/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The headlamp switches may malfunction on the involved vehicles. should this occur, loss of headlamp and taillamp illumination may result. switch breakage will only occur when the switch is being turned on or off. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the defective switch at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; master headlamp switch.consequences of defect: headlight and taillight failure, during nighttime orpoor weather conditions, could lead to a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
78V015000 | JAGUAR CARS | from 09/01/1971 to 12/01/1974 | V (Vehicle) | 36611 | 07/26/1978 | ODI | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 01/20/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Fuel leakage may occur in the engine bay at fuel line connections or at the fuel pump. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect the fuel lines and fuel pump and will replace them, if necessary, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel line.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present, a fire could startand personal injury and property damage could result.note: gasoline may evaporate in a short period of time. therefore, dailychecking is recommended until the vehicle can be inspected. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
72V266000 | JAGUAR CARS | from 07/01/1972 to 08/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 111 | 12/01/1972 | MFR | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 10/31/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | British leyland campaign no a422.possibility that outer carrier for rearuniversal joint of main drive shaft, which is spigotted into drive shaft tubemay develop radial cracks due to forging processes of component.(correct byinspecting and replacing complete drive shaft where necessary). | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | ||||||||||||||||
73V055000 | JAGUAR CARS | from 11/01/1971 to 09/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 55 | 03/06/1973 | MFR | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 03/07/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | British leyland campaign no a 424.possibility that the outside door mirror ondrivers side does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safetystandard number 111.the mirror has curved or convex lens instead of requiredflat glass lens.(correct by inspecting and replace with proper type mirror.) | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
76V085000 | JAGUAR CARS | V (Vehicle) | 26686 | 07/21/1976 | OVSC | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 06/11/1976 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 104 | ||||||
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Notes | Triumph campaign no a431.possibilty that whindshield wiper arms and bladesremoved or replaced in service by owners or independent repairers may have beeninstalled improperly due to inadequate fitting instructions.if this conditionexists the windshield wiper and washer system fails to meet the minimumrequirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.104.correct byinspecting and installing proper wiper arms and blades to meet requirements offmvss 104). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
85 | 03/01/2006 | 10019987 | Technical news concerning triumph motorcycles. *ak | 05/18/2006 |