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.
| 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 🔎 |
| 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 🔎 |
| 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 🔎 |
| 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 🔎 |
| 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 🔎 |
| 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 |
| 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 |