- The problem
- Widespread lack of understanding about the operation of webbing sensitive and dual sensitive seat belts has lead to non-use of belts by a number of owners. Some belts retractors may jam, bind or lock. This may discourage the use of the safety belts. Consequence of defect: non-use of seat belts subjects occupants to risk of injury in event of an accident or sudden braking.
- The fix
- Instructins on proper belt usage and simple checks will be sent to owners and will replace any malfunctioning retractor.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Triumph TR8 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1979 Triumph TR8 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1985 for the front.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical TR8 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1979 Triumph TR8 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 1979 Triumph TR8 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.
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Does the 1979 Triumph TR8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1979 Triumph TR8: front (May 1985). 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 1979 Triumph TR8 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1979 Triumph TR8 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Triumph TR8 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 1979 Triumph TR8 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