1972 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE Recalls (5)

Campaign:
78V013000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured:
08/31/1968 - 09/30/1976
Affected:
107,950
Defect:
The headlamp switches may malfunction on the involved vehicles. should this occur, loss of headlamp and taillamp illumination may result. switch breakage will only occur when the switch is being turned on or off.
Correction:
Dealer will replace the defective switch at no charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; master headlamp switch.consequences of defect: headlight and taillight failure, during nighttime orpoor weather conditions, could lead to a vehicle accident.

Campaign:
78V015000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Manufactured:
08/31/1971 - 11/30/1974
Affected:
36,611
Defect:
Fuel leakage may occur in the engine bay at fuel line connections or at the fuel pump.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect the fuel lines and fuel pump and will replace them, if necessary, without charge.
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.

Campaign:
76V085000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Affected:
26,686
Notes:
Triumph campaign no a431.possibilty that whindshield wiper arms and bladesremoved or replaced in service by owners or independent repairers may have beeninstalled improperly due to inadequate fitting instructions.if this conditionexists the windshield wiper and washer system fails to meet the minimumrequirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.104.correct byinspecting and installing proper wiper arms and blades to meet requirements offmvss 104).

Campaign:
73V055000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured:
10/31/1971 - 08/31/1972
Affected:
55
Notes:
British leyland campaign no a 424.possibility that the outside door mirror ondrivers side does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safetystandard number 111.the mirror has curved or convex lens instead of requiredflat glass lens.(correct by inspecting and replace with proper type mirror.)

Campaign:
72V266000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Power train:driveline:universal joint
Manufactured:
06/30/1972 - 07/31/1972
Affected:
111
Notes:
British leyland campaign no a422.possibility that outer carrier for rearuniversal joint of main drive shaft, which is spigotted into drive shaft tubemay develop radial cracks due to forging processes of component.(correct byinspecting and replacing complete drive shaft where necessary).

1972 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE TSB

Bulletin:
85
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Technical news concerning triumph motorcycles. *ak

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