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  Safety Recalls of Triumph Spitfire Vehicles

There have been 15 safety recalls for the Triumph Spitfire. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Triumph Spitfire.

NHTSA Recall #: 82V072000; Jul. 19, 1982

Recalled Vehicles: 1978 MG MGB, 1979 MG MGB, 1979 MG Midget, 1978 Triumph Spitfire, 1979 Triumph Spitfire
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall Summary: The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 115, "vehicle identification number-basic requirements". ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V045000; Jan. 6, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Triumph Spitfire
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Recall Summary: The possibility exists that the fuel non-evaporative loss system flexible connector, adjacent to the carbon canister, may become trapped by the right side horn attachment bracket when closing the hood.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V021000; Jan. 15, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Triumph Spitfire
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V019000; Jan. 15, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1976 Triumph Spitfire, 1977 Triumph Spitfire, 1978 Triumph Spitfire
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Recall Summary: Due to the angle of fitment of the fuel tank separator, the separator hose may become kinked. This kinking may result in fuel line restriction which may cause the fuel tank to collapse. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V027000; Feb. 8, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Triumph Spitfire
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Recall Summary: A defective weld condition may exist at the pedal to accelerator rod connection. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Triumph Spitfire Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jul. 19, 1982   Equipment:other:labels 120
Jan. 15, 1979   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 17,800
Jan. 15, 1979   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 5,121
Jan. 6, 1979   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 3,700
Feb. 8, 1978   Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 1,400
Jan. 20, 1978   Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch 107,950
Jan. 20, 1978   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery 36,611
Jun. 11, 1976   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer 26,686
Mar. 7, 1973   Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior 55
Oct. 31, 1972   Power Train:driveline:universal Joint 111
Oct. 29, 1971   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 20,559
Aug. 5, 1969   Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket 888
Jan. 5, 1969   Tires:markings 5,450
Nov. 4, 1968   Structure:body 500
Nov. 20, 1967   Wheel 1,500


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Triumph Spitfire Model Years

Model# Recalls
9999 Triumph Spitfire 1
1979 Triumph Spitfire 3
1978 Triumph Spitfire 3
1977 Triumph Spitfire 1
1976 Triumph Spitfire 2
1975 Triumph Spitfire 1
1974 Triumph Spitfire 2
1973 Triumph Spitfire 3
1972 Triumph Spitfire 5
1971 Triumph Spitfire 3
1970 Triumph Spitfire 2
1969 Triumph Spitfire 4
1968 Triumph Spitfire 2