Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Vehicle manufacturers issue official Triumph Spitfire recall notices to inform car owners of problems and/or defects that have been brought to the manufacturer's attention. An automotive recall requires the manufacturer to send an official notice to owners of the vehicles found to be defective once the NHTSA deems the problem to be wide spread and an official Triumph Spitfire recall. View listings of Triumph Spitfire recalls from NHTSA below with full details, vehicles affected, date reported, and more.
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Used 1979 Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Cars Affected: 120
Summary:
THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS AND VEHICLE IDENDIFICATION NUMBER PLATES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 115, "VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER-BASIC REQUIREMENTS".
Consequences:
Remedy:
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE, IF MISSING, WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS...
Cars Affected: 5,121
Summary:
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.
Consequences:
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE CALIPERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSI...
Cars Affected: 3,700
Summary:
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE FUEL NON-EVAPORATIVE LOSS SYSTEM FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR, ADJACENT TO THE CARBON CANISTER, MAY BECOME TRAPPED BY THE RIGHT SIDE HORN ATTACHMENT BRACKET WHEN CLOSING THE HOOD. TRAPPING OF THE CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE A RESTRICTION IN THE NON-EVAPORATIVE LOSS SYSTEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN RESTRICTED FUEL TANK BREATHING AND EVENTUAL FUEL TANK COLLAPSE OR RUPTURE.
Consequences:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL READJUST THE HORN BRACKET ANGLE AND REROUTE AND SECURE THE "U" SHAPED CONNECTION PIPE AT NO CHARGE.
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Used 1978 Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Cars Affected: 120
Summary:
THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS AND VEHICLE IDENDIFICATION NUMBER PLATES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 115, "VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER-BASIC REQUIREMENTS".
Consequences:
Remedy:
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE, IF MISSING, WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSI...
Cars Affected: 17,800
Summary:
DUE TO THE ANGLE OF FITMENT OF THE FUEL TANK SEPARATOR, THE SEPARATOR HOSE MAY BECOME KINKED. THIS KINKING MAY RESULT IN FUEL LINE RESTRICTION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO COLLAPSE.
Consequences:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONNECTOR HOSE IN A WAY THAT WILL PREVENT SEPARATOR HOSE KINKING. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Cars Affected: 1,400
Summary:
A DEFECTIVE WELD CONDITION MAY EXIST AT THE PEDAL TO ACCELERATOR ROD CONNECTION.
Consequences:
Remedy:
ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY REPLACED.
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Used 1977 Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSI...
Cars Affected: 17,800
Summary:
DUE TO THE ANGLE OF FITMENT OF THE FUEL TANK SEPARATOR, THE SEPARATOR HOSE MAY BECOME KINKED. THIS KINKING MAY RESULT IN FUEL LINE RESTRICTION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO COLLAPSE.
Consequences:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONNECTOR HOSE IN A WAY THAT WILL PREVENT SEPARATOR HOSE KINKING. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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Used 1976 Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSI...
Cars Affected: 17,800
Summary:
DUE TO THE ANGLE OF FITMENT OF THE FUEL TANK SEPARATOR, THE SEPARATOR HOSE MAY BECOME KINKED. THIS KINKING MAY RESULT IN FUEL LINE RESTRICTION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO COLLAPSE.
Consequences:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONNECTOR HOSE IN A WAY THAT WILL PREVENT SEPARATOR HOSE KINKING. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Cars Affected: 36,611
Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP.
Consequences:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THEM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
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Used 1975 Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Cars Affected: 36,611
Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP.
Consequences:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THEM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
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Used 1974 Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Cars Affected: 36,611
Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP.
Consequences:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THEM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Cars Affected: 107,950
Summary:
THE HEADLAMP SWITCHES MAY MALFUNCTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF HEADLAMP AND TAILLAMP ILLUMINATION MAY RESULT. SWITCH BREAKAGE WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE SWITCH IS BEING TURNED ON OR OFF.
Consequences:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH AT NO CHARGE.
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Used 1973 Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Cars Affected: 36,611
Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP.
Consequences:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THEM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Cars Affected: 107,950
Summary:
THE HEADLAMP SWITCHES MAY MALFUNCTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF HEADLAMP AND TAILLAMP ILLUMINATION MAY RESULT. SWITCH BREAKAGE WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE SWITCH IS BEING TURNED ON OR OFF.
Consequences:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH AT NO CHARGE.
Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Cars Affected: 26,686
Summary:
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Remedy:
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Used 1972 Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Cars Affected: 36,611
Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP.
Consequences:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THEM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Cars Affected: 107,950
Summary:
THE HEADLAMP SWITCHES MAY MALFUNCTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF HEADLAMP AND TAILLAMP ILLUMINATION MAY RESULT. SWITCH BREAKAGE WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE SWITCH IS BEING TURNED ON OR OFF.
Consequences:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH AT NO CHARGE.
Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Cars Affected: 26,686
Summary:
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Components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Cars Affected: 55
Summary:
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Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Cars Affected: 111
Summary:
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Used 1971 Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Cars Affected: 36,611
Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP.
Consequences:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THEM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Cars Affected: 107,950
Summary:
THE HEADLAMP SWITCHES MAY MALFUNCTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF HEADLAMP AND TAILLAMP ILLUMINATION MAY RESULT. SWITCH BREAKAGE WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE SWITCH IS BEING TURNED ON OR OFF.
Consequences:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH AT NO CHARGE.
Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Cars Affected: 26,686
Summary:
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Remedy:
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Used 1970 Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Cars Affected: 107,950
Summary:
THE HEADLAMP SWITCHES MAY MALFUNCTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF HEADLAMP AND TAILLAMP ILLUMINATION MAY RESULT. SWITCH BREAKAGE WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE SWITCH IS BEING TURNED ON OR OFF.
Consequences:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH AT NO CHARGE.
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Cars Affected: 20,559
Summary:
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Remedy:
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Used 1969 Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Cars Affected: 107,950
Summary:
THE HEADLAMP SWITCHES MAY MALFUNCTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF HEADLAMP AND TAILLAMP ILLUMINATION MAY RESULT. SWITCH BREAKAGE WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE SWITCH IS BEING TURNED ON OR OFF.
Consequences:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH AT NO CHARGE.
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Cars Affected: 20,559
Summary:
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Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HA...
Cars Affected: 888
Summary:
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Components: TIRES:MARKINGS
Cars Affected: 5,450
Summary:
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Used 1968 Triumph Spitfire Recalls
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Cars Affected: 20,559
Summary:
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Components: STRUCTURE:BODY
Cars Affected: 500
Summary:
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