WheelsRecall 77V-015 · 1975–1976 Triumph TR7

JAGUAR CARS recall 77V-015 covers 3,487 1975–1976 Triumph TR7 for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,4871 model

ReportedJan 2, 1977Owners notified Apr 1, 1977

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V015000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE "SPOKER WHEELS", INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY FAIL IN SERVICE DUE TO CRACKS THAT MAY DEVELOP IN USE. CONTINUED DRIVING WITH A CRACKED WHEEL COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF OTHER SPOKES AND THE COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE WHEEL.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPECT WHEELS WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE OF WHEEL, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD WHEEL COLLAPSE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: FAST DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES OR UNDER OTHER CONDITIONS OFUNUSUAL STRESS SHOULD BE AVOIDED UNTIL WHEEL(S) ARE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Triumph TR71975, 1976