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Safety recall · 77V015000

Wheels Triumph recall

JAGUAR CARS reported this recall to NHTSA on January 2, 1977. It covers about 3,487 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
77V015000
Reported
Jan 2, 1977
Vehicles
3,487
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

The "spoker wheels", installed on the involved vehicles, may fail in service due to cracks that may develop in use. Continued driving with a cracked wheel could lead to failure of other spokes and the complete collapse of the wheel.

The fix

Dealer will inspect and replace all suspect wheels with an improved type of wheel, without charge to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: suspension; wheels.Consequences of defect: should wheel collapse during vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control and an accident could occur.Note: fast driving over rough road surfaces or under other conditions ofunusual stress should be avoided until wheel(s) are replaced.

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 77V015000.
  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
1975 Triumph TR704D
1976 Triumph TR705D

Questions

Is the 77V015000 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 77V015000?

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 77V015000 announced?

JAGUAR CARS reported it to NHTSA on January 2, 1977. 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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