Recalls for 1978 Triumph Spitfire

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
A defective weld condition may exist at the pedal to accelerator rod connection.

Consequence


Corrective Action
All affected vehicles will have the pedal assembly replaced.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Due to the angle of fitment of the fuel tank separator, the separator hose may become kinked.  This kinking may result in fuel line restriction which may cause the fuel tank to collapse.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the fuel connector hose in a way that will prevent separator hose kinking.  This will be done at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank separator hose.consequences of defect: collapse of the fuel tank can cause a potential firehazard and, possibly, an explosion.  This can result in serious personal injuryto occupants.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 1982-07-23
Description
The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles.  This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  115, vehicle identification number-basic requirements.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Vehicle certification label and vin plate, if missing, will be installed without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; certification plates (vin) and labels.consequences of defect: because the vin plate is used as an aid to lawenforcement agencies in identifying stolen vehicles, the absence of a vin platecould make the task impossible.