| Recall Date: |
JUL 09, 1979 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected: |
TRIUMPH TR7 |
| Units Affected: |
46000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 09, 1979
Model Affected:
1975 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH TR7
Summary
THE HEADLAMP MOTOR COULD FAIL DUE TO CORROSION OF THE MOTOR AND LIMIT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. SHOULD THE MOTOR OR THE LIMIT SWITCH FAIL, THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY COULD STICK IN EITHER THE UP OR DOWN POSITION.
Consequence
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED SEALED LIMIT SWITCH OR A NEW HEADLAMP MOTOR, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units Affected:
46000
Notes
JAGUAR CARS
| Recall Date: |
JAN 20, 1978 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Model Affected: |
TRIUMPH TR7 |
| Units Affected: |
41363
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 20, 1978
Model Affected:
1975 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH TR7
Summary
THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM DUE TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE WIPER WHEEL BOXES DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, (2) EXCESSIVELY HIGH FRICTION/DRAG OF WIPER BLADES OR (3) WATER ENTRY INTO WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.
Consequence
Remedy
DEALER WILL LUBRICATE AND RETIGHTEN WIPERS AND FIT THE WIPER WHEELBOXES WITH SPACERS. A PROTECTIVE SHROUD WILL ALSO BE FITTED OVER THE WIPER MOTOR TO PREVENT WATER ENTRY.
Units Affected:
41363
Notes
JAGUAR CARS
| Recall Date: |
SEP 14, 1977 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Model Affected: |
TRIUMPH TR7 |
| Units Affected: |
20867
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 14, 1977
Model Affected:
1975 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH TR7
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLIES. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE CABLE MAY BREAK, CAUSING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. PRIOR TO THIS, THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Consequence
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units Affected:
20867
Notes
JAGUAR CARS
| Recall Date: |
JAN 02, 1977 |
| Component: |
WHEELS |
| Model Affected: |
TRIUMPH TR7 |
| Units Affected: |
3487
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 02, 1977
Model Affected:
1975 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH TR7
Summary
THE "SPOKER WHEELS", INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY FAIL IN SERVICE DUE TO CRACKS THAT MAY DEVELOP IN USE. CONTINUED DRIVING WITH A CRACKED WHEEL COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF OTHER SPOKES AND THE COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE WHEEL.
Consequence
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPECT WHEELS WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE OF WHEEL, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units Affected:
3487
Notes
JAGUAR CARS
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