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Safety recall · 76V085000

Visibility: windshield wiper / washer Triumph recall

JAGUAR CARS reported this recall to NHTSA on June 11, 1976. It covers about 26,686 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V085000
Reported
Jun 11, 1976
Vehicles
26,686
Area
Visibility & wipers

Contacts

Triumph campaign no a431. Possibilty that whindshield wiper arms and bladesremoved or replaced in service by owners or independent repairers may have beeninstalled improperly due to inadequate fitting instructions. If this conditionexists the windshield wiper and washer system fails to meet the minimumrequirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104. Correct byinspecting and installing proper wiper arms and blades to meet requirements offmvss 104).

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 76V085000.
  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
1971 Triumph Spitfire03C
1972 Triumph Spitfire05D
1973 Triumph Spitfire03C

Questions

Is the 76V085000 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 76V085000?

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 76V085000 announced?

JAGUAR CARS reported it to NHTSA on June 11, 1976. 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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