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Safety recall · 78V013000

Exterior lighting: switch Triumph recall

JAGUAR CARS reported this recall to NHTSA on January 20, 1978. It covers about 107,950 vehicles across 15 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
78V013000
Reported
Jan 20, 1978
Vehicles
107,950
Area
Lights

The problem

The headlamp switches may malfunction on the involved vehicles. Should this occur, loss of headlamp and taillamp illumination may result. Switch breakage will only occur when the switch is being turned on or off.

The fix

Dealer will replace the defective switch at no charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: lighting and communications; master headlamp switch.Consequences of defect: headlight and taillight failure, during nighttime orpoor weather conditions, could lead to a vehicle accident.

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 78V013000.
  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

Questions

Is the 78V013000 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 78V013000?

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 78V013000 announced?

JAGUAR CARS reported it to NHTSA on January 20, 1978. 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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