1976 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE Recalls (2)

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:: 79V019000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Manufactured:: 05/31/1976 - 04/30/1978
Affected:: 17,800
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: The dealer will replace the fuel connector hose in a way that will prevent separator hose kinking. this will be done at no cost to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank separator hose.consequences of defect: collapse of the fuel tank can cause a potential firehazard and, possibly, an explosion. this can result in serious personal injuryto occupants.

1976 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE TSB