Triumph Recall 78V014000: Vehicle Speed Control, Linkages
NHTSA recall 78V014000 · announced January 20, 1978 · filed by Jaguar Cars · 36,931 units affected
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL CHECK THE LINKAGE FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALL A NEW ABUTMENT BRACKET WASHER FREE OF CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE DRIVER IS ADVISED NOT TO REMOVE THE IGNITIONKEY AS THIS WILL LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.