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  NHTSA Recall 78V015000

NHTSA Campaign Id 78V015000; Date: Jan. 20, 1978

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1971 Triumph Spitfire 1972 Triumph Spitfire 1973 Triumph Spitfire 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1976 Triumph Spitfire

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery

Manufactured by: Jaguar Cars

Affected Units:: 36,611

icon3 Recall Summary:

Fuel leakage may occur in the engine bay at fuel line connections or at the fuel pump.

icon2 How to Fix:

The dealer will inspect the fuel lines and fuel pump and will replace them, if necessary, without charge.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel line. Consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present, a fire could startand personal injury and property damage could result. Note: gasoline may evaporate in a short period of time. Therefore, dailychecking is recommended until the vehicle can be inspected.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 26, 1978

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All recalls of Triumph vehicles.

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