Fuel system: filler pipe and cap Triumph recall

JAGUAR CARS reported this recall to NHTSA on January 19, 1970. It covers about 15,800 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 70V006000
Reported: Jan 19, 1970
Vehicles: 15,800
Area: Fuel system

Contacts

Possibility of improper adhesion of magnet to gas tank filler cap due tocleaning imperfections of filler cap after machining. If this conditionexists, gasoline could spill when starting or stopping vehicle. (Correct byinspecting and replacing cap when necessary.)

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Triumph dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 70V006000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1967 Triumph GT6	0	1	A
1968 Triumph GT6	0	5	D
1969 Triumph GT6	0	7	F
1970 Triumph GT6 Mark Iii	0	1	-
1967 Triumph TR250	0	1	B
1968 Triumph TR250	0	2	C
1969 Triumph TR250	0	2	C
1970 Triumph TR250	0	2	C
1967 Triumph TR6	0	1	A
1968 Triumph TR6	0	1	A
1969 Triumph TR6	1	4	D
1970 Triumph TR6	0	5	D

Questions

Is the 70V006000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. JAGUAR CARS's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 70V006000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 70V006000 announced?

JAGUAR CARS reported it to NHTSA on January 19, 1970. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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