Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalRecall 78V-027 · 1978 Triumph Spitfire
JAGUAR CARS recall 78V-027 covers 1,400 1978 Triumph Spitfire for a vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal problem, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A DEFECTIVE WELD CONDITION MAY EXIST AT THE PEDAL TO ACCELERATOR ROD CONNECTION.
The fix
ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; ACCELERATOR, CONTROL PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION AT THE CONNECTION OCCUR, LOSS OFSPEED CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
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 December 1, 1977 to December 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.