Recalls for 1979 Triumph Spitfire

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace all suspect brake calipers without charge to owners.

Notes
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.

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

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The possibility exists that the fuel non-evaporative loss system flexible connector, adjacent to the carbon canister, may become trapped by the right side horn attachment bracket when closing the hood.  Trapping of the connector could cause a restriction in the non-evaporative loss system which may result in restricted fuel tank breathing and eventual fuel tank collapse or rupture.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will readjust the horn bracket angle and reroute and secure the u shaped connection pipe at no charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: fuel tank collapse or rupture could lead to a vehiclefire, possibly resulting in a vehicle accident and personal injury.

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.