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Safety recall · 72V266000

Power train: universal joint Triumph recall

JAGUAR CARS reported this recall to NHTSA on October 31, 1972. It covers about 111 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V266000
Reported
Oct 31, 1972
Vehicles
111
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

Contacts

British leyland campaign no a422. Possibility that outer carrier for rearuniversal joint of main drive shaft, which is spigotted into drive shaft tubemay develop radial cracks due to forging processes of component. (Correct byinspecting and replacing complete drive shaft 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 72V266000.
  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
1972 Triumph Mark IV01-
1972 Triumph Spitfire05D

Questions

Is the 72V266000 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 72V266000?

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 72V266000 announced?

JAGUAR CARS reported it to NHTSA on October 31, 1972. 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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