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Safety recall · 71V196000

Seat belts: anchorage Triumph recall

JAGUAR CARS reported this recall to NHTSA on October 29, 1971. It covers about 20,559 vehicles across 10 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
71V196000
Reported
Oct 29, 1971
Vehicles
20,559
Area
Seats & seat belts

Contacts

Under testing, seat belts supplied by u. S. Safety weave com pany failed tomeet load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209.(Correct by inspecting and replaci ng where necessary. )

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Triumph dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V196000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1968 Triumph GT605D
1969 Triumph GT607F
1970 Triumph GT605D
1968 Triumph Spitfire02C
1969 Triumph Spitfire04D
1970 Triumph Spitfire02C
1968 Triumph TR25002C
1969 Triumph TR614D
1970 Triumph TR605D
1971 Triumph TR603C

Questions

Is the 71V196000 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 71V196000?

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 71V196000 announced?

JAGUAR CARS reported it to NHTSA on October 29, 1971. 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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