Triumph 1979 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled January 15, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V021000 · Triumph
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE CALIPERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Units
5,121 units
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE CALIPERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Product
Triumph SPITFIRE
Manufacturer(s)
Redundant JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →