Visibility: windshield wiper/washerRecall 76V-085 · 1971–1973 Triumph Spitfire
JAGUAR CARS recall 76V-085 covers 26,686 1971–1973 Triumph Spitfire for a visibility: windshield wiper/washer problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V085000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
TRIUMPH CAMPAIGN NO A431.POSSIBILTY THAT WHINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS AND BLADESREMOVED OR REPLACED IN SERVICE BY OWNERS OR INDEPENDENT REPAIRERS MAY HAVE BEENINSTALLED IMPROPERLY DUE TO INADEQUATE FITTING INSTRUCTIONS.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM FAILS TO MEET THE MINIMUMREQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.104.CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING PROPER WIPER ARMS AND BLADES TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 104).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.