NHTSA Recall 78V012000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V012000; Date: Jan. 20, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Triumph TR7; 1976 Triumph TR7; 1977 Triumph TR7; 1978 Triumph TR7
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars
Affected Units:: 41,363
Recall Summary:
There may be a malfunction in the windshield wiper system due to any of the following: (1) incorrect tightening of the wiper wheel boxes during vehicle assembly, (2) excessively high friction/drag of wiper blades or (3) water entry into windshield wiper motor.
How to Fix:
Dealer will lubricate and retighten wipers and fit the wiper wheelboxes with spacers. A protective shroud will also be fitted over the wiper motor to prevent water entry.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: visual; windshield wiper. Consequences of defect: failure of the windshield wiper system may occur,without warning. This would interfere with driver visibility in bad weather,and could lead to a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 29, 1978
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