Triumph Recall 78V015000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery

NHTSA recall 78V015000 · announced January 20, 1978 · filed by Jaguar Cars · 36,611 units affected

The problem

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THEM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD STARTAND PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD RESULT.NOTE: GASOLINE MAY EVAPORATE IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THEREFORE, DAILYCHECKING IS RECOMMENDED UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1971 Triumph Spitfire
• 1972 Triumph Spitfire
• 1973 Triumph Spitfire
• 1974 Triumph Spitfire
• 1975 Triumph Spitfire
• 1976 Triumph Spitfire

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