Disc: caliperRecall 79V-021 · 1979 Triumph Spitfire
JAGUAR CARS recall 79V-021 covers 5,121 1979 Triumph Spitfire for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V021000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A CASTING DEFECT MAY BE PRESENT IN CERTAIN FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES. THIS DEFECT MAY RESULT IN EVENTUAL CRACKING OF A BRAKE CALIPER SECURING A LUG. THIS WOULD LEAD TO DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE CALIPERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; CALIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP, DECREASED BRAKINGPERFORMANCE CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.