Vehicle speed control: linkagesRecall 78V-014 · 1973–1976 Triumph TR6
JAGUAR CARS recall 78V-014 covers 36,931 1973–1976 Triumph TR6 for a vehicle speed control: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE THROTTLE MECHANISM MAY FAIL TO CLOSE EFFICIENTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED.
The fix
DEALER WILL CHECK THE LINKAGE FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALL A NEW ABUTMENT BRACKET WASHER FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE DRIVER IS ADVISED NOT TO REMOVE THE IGNITIONKEY AS THIS WILL LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1973 to September 1, 1976. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
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