1976 Triumph Spitfire Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 78V015000
Manufacturer: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1971
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1974
Date of Owner Notification: July 26th, 1978

Defect Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP.

Corrective Summary:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THEM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V019000
Manufacturer: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1976
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1978
Date of Owner Notification: March 29th, 1979

Defect Summary:
DUE TO THE ANGLE OF FITMENT OF THE FUEL TANK SEPARATOR, THE SEPARATOR HOSE MAY BECOME KINKED. THIS KINKING MAY RESULT IN FUEL LINE RESTRICTION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO COLLAPSE.

Corrective Summary:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONNECTOR HOSE IN A WAY THAT WILL PREVENT SEPARATOR HOSE KINKING. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK SEPARATOR HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: COLLAPSE OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL FIREHAZARD AND, POSSIBLY, AN EXPLOSION. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYTO OCCUPANTS.