- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1973 Triumph GT6 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1973 Triumph GT6 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 1978 for the switch.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical GT6 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1973 Triumph GT6 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1973 Triumph GT6 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Triumph GT6: every year compared
All GT6 years1973 Triumph GT6 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 Triumph GT6 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1973 Triumph TR6 | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1973 Triumph GT6
Does the 1973 Triumph GT6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1973 Triumph GT6: switch (January 1978). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1973 Triumph GT6 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1973 Triumph GT6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Triumph GT6 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1973 Triumph GT6 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data