- The problem
- The possibility exists that the throttle mechanism may fail to close efficiently. This could cause the driver to lose control of engine speed.
- The fix
- Dealer will check the linkage for proper operation and install a new abutment bracket washer free of charge.
Vehicle safety record
1976 Triumph TR6 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1976 Triumph TR6 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 1978 for the linkages.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical TR6 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1976 Triumph TR6 recalls 2
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
- 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.
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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 TR6: every year compared
All TR6 yearsQuestions about the 1976 Triumph TR6
Does the 1976 Triumph TR6 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1976 Triumph TR6: linkages (January 1978); 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 1976 Triumph TR6 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1976 Triumph TR6 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Triumph TR6 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.
Which Triumph TR6 years have the most complaints?
1969 (1), 1973 (1). See every Triumph TR6 year compared.
What should I do if my 1976 Triumph TR6 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