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Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryRecall 78V-015 · 1971–1976 Triumph Spitfire

JAGUAR CARS recall 78V-015 covers 36,611 1971–1976 Triumph Spitfire for a fuel system, gasoline: delivery problem, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 1978.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected36,6111 model
ReportedJan 20, 1978Owners notified Jul 26, 1978
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V015000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THEM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD STARTAND PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD RESULT.NOTE: GASOLINE MAY EVAPORATE IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THEREFORE, DAILYCHECKING IS RECOMMENDED UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED.

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 Spitfire1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

Built from September 1, 1971 to December 1, 1974. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. HEADLIGHT SWITCHEA77021 · closed Aug 12, 1977
    NHTSA