Triumph Tr6 1973
Model Tr6 made in 1973 by Triumph got 1 consumer complain there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control.
Model 1973
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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 74V111000 | JAGUAR CARS | V (Vehicle) | 39924 | 08/08/1974 | ODI | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 07/16/1974 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Triumph campaign no a428.possibility of fuel leakage from one or any of thefollowing areas fuel tank seams, and gasket, fuel tank filler hose and/or gasfumes leaking from the evaporative loss line to connections from the fuel tankto the charcoal canister.(correct by inspecting and replacing necessaryparts). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V014000 | JAGUAR CARS | from 08/01/1973 to 09/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 36931 | 06/06/1978 | ODI | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | 01/20/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The possibility exists that the throttle mechanism may fail to close efficiently. this could cause the driver to lose control of engine speed. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will check the linkage for proper operation and install a new abutment bracket washer free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; throttle linkage.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control without prior warning and avehicle accident could result.note: if the failure occurs, the driver is advised not to remove the ignitionkey as this will lock the steering wheel. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/05/2001 | |||
| While slowing down from 75 to 50 mph noticed vibration in vehicle. when consumer arrived at home examined vehicle, and noticed a bulge developing in tread of right rear tire, size: p205/170r15, dot: bhmotu11. bulge is approximately 6 inches in length and 1 inch in height. there are less than 2,000 miles on the tirs,e and is on a 1973, triumph tr6. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||