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Safety recall · 78V015000

Fuel system: delivery Triumph recall

JAGUAR CARS reported this recall to NHTSA on January 20, 1978. It covers about 36,611 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
78V015000
Reported
Jan 20, 1978
Vehicles
36,611
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Fuel leakage may occur in the engine bay at fuel line connections or at the fuel pump.

The fix

The dealer will inspect the fuel lines and fuel pump and will replace them, if necessary, without charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: fuel; fuel line.Consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present, a fire could startand personal injury and property damage could result.Note: gasoline may evaporate in a short period of time. Therefore, dailychecking is recommended until the vehicle can be inspected.

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 78V015000.
  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 78V015000 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 78V015000?

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 78V015000 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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