Triumph Recall 78V012000: Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washer

NHTSA recall 78V012000 · announced January 20, 1978 · filed by Jaguar Cars · 41,363 units affected

The problem

THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM DUE TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE WIPER WHEEL BOXES DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, (2) EXCESSIVELY HIGH FRICTION/DRAG OF WIPER BLADES OR (3) WATER ENTRY INTO WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.

What to do

DEALER WILL LUBRICATE AND RETIGHTEN WIPERS AND FIT THE WIPER WHEELBOXES WITH SPACERS. A PROTECTIVE SHROUD WILL ALSO BE FITTED OVER THE WIPER MOTOR TO PREVENT WATER ENTRY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MAY OCCUR,WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WOULD INTERFERE WITH DRIVER VISIBILITY IN BAD WEATHER,AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1975 Triumph Tr7
• 1976 Triumph Tr7
• 1977 Triumph Tr7
• 1978 Triumph Tr7

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.