Engine & cooling

1979 Triumph Spitfire Engine problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 1979 Triumph Spitfire's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Engine recalls for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire

Engine and engine cooling: emission control

79V045000Jan 6, 19793,700 vehicles affected

The problem: The possibility exists that the fuel non-evaporative loss system flexible connector, adjacent to the carbon canister, may become trapped by the right side horn attachment bracket when closing the hood. Trapping of the connector could cause a restriction in the non-evaporative loss system which may result in restricted fuel tank breathing and eventual fuel tank collapse or rupture.
The fix: Dealer will readjust the horn bracket angle and reroute and secure the "u" shaped connection pipe at no charge.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 19 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

1979 Triumph Spitfire Engine problems

Engine recalls for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire

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