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Safety recall · 78V027000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal Triumph recall

JAGUAR CARS reported this recall to NHTSA on February 8, 1978. It covers about 1,400 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
78V027000
Reported
Feb 8, 1978
Vehicles
1,400
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

A defective weld condition may exist at the pedal to accelerator rod connection.

The fix

All affected vehicles will have the pedal assembly replaced.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: fuel; accelerator, control pedal.Consequences of defect: should separation at the connection occur, loss ofspeed control and an accident may result.

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 78V027000.
  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
1978 Triumph Spitfire03C

Questions

Is the 78V027000 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 78V027000?

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 78V027000 announced?

JAGUAR CARS reported it to NHTSA on February 8, 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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