There have been 6 safety recalls for the Triumph TR7. 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 TR7.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 MG MGB, 1978 MG MGB, 1979 MG MGB, 1980 MG MGB, 1977 Triumph TR7, 1978 Triumph TR7, 1979 Triumph TR7, 1980 Triumph TR7, 1981 Triumph TR7, 1977 Triumph TR8, 1978 Triumph TR8, 1979 Triumph TR8, 1980 Triumph TR8, 1981 Triumph TR8 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: Widespread lack of understanding about the operation of webbing sensitive and dual sensitive seat belts has lead to non-use of belts by a number of owners. Some belts retractors may jam, bind or lock. This may discourage the use of the safety belts.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Triumph TR7, 1976 Triumph TR7, 1977 Triumph TR7, 1978 Triumph TR7 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: The headlamp motor could fail due to corrosion of the motor and limit switch assembly. Should the motor or the limit switch fail, the headlamp assembly could stick in either the up or down position. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Triumph TR7, 1976 Triumph TR7, 1977 Triumph TR7, 1978 Triumph TR7 |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Triumph TR7, 1976 Triumph TR7 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: The involved vehicles are equipped with incorrectly manufactured throttle control cable assemblies. The connection between the accelerator pedal and the throttle cable may break, causing a loss of engine power.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Triumph TR7, 1976 Triumph TR7 |
| Component: WHEELS |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 7, 1985 | Seat Belts:front | 150,000 |
| Jul. 9, 1979 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 46,000 |
| Jan. 20, 1978 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 41,363 |
| Sep. 14, 1977 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 20,867 |
| Jan. 2, 1977 | Wheel | 3,487 |
| Jul. 14, 1976 | Power Train:axle Assembly:banjo Housing | 15,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1981 Triumph TR7 | 1 |
| 1980 Triumph TR7 | 1 |
| 1979 Triumph TR7 | 1 |
| 1978 Triumph TR7 | 3 |
| 1977 Triumph TR7 | 3 |
| 1976 Triumph TR7 | 5 |
| 1975 Triumph TR7 | 4 |