NHTSA Recall 77V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V015000; Date: Jan. 2, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Triumph TR7; 1976 Triumph TR7
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars
Affected Units:: 3,487
Recall Summary:
The "spoker wheels", installed on the involved vehicles, may fail in service due to cracks that may develop in use. Continued driving with a cracked wheel could lead to failure of other spokes and the complete collapse of the wheel.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and replace all suspect wheels with an improved type of wheel, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; wheels. Consequences of defect: should wheel collapse during vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control and an accident could occur. Note: fast driving over rough road surfaces or under other conditions ofunusual stress should be avoided until wheel(s) are replaced.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 1977
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