Triumph 1975–1976 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled September 14, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V143000 · Triumph
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
20,867 units
Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLIES. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE CABLE MAY BREAK, CAUSING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. PRIOR TO THIS, THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Triumph TR7
Manufacturer(s)
Redundant JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →