Triumph Recall 79V021000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Caliper
NHTSA recall 79V021000 · announced January 15, 1979 · filed by Jaguar Cars · 5,121 units affected
The problem
A CASTING DEFECT MAY BE PRESENT IN CERTAIN FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES. THIS DEFECT MAY RESULT IN EVENTUAL CRACKING OF A BRAKE CALIPER SECURING A LUG. THIS WOULD LEAD TO DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE CALIPERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; CALIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP, DECREASED BRAKINGPERFORMANCE CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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.