Recalls › 77V143000

NHTSA recall 77V143000

Vehicle speed control › Cables

Triumph TR7

Reported Sep 14, 197720,867 vehicles affectedJAGUAR CARS

The defect

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. Prior to this, there may be a malfunction in accelerator pedal operation, causing the accelerator to stick in the open position.

The remedy

The dealer will install an improved throttle control cable without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Triumph TR7
19751976

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; throttle linkage, accelerator cable.consequences of defect: in either case, loss of vehicle control and an accidentcould occur.note: if accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the clutch should be disengaged orthe gear selector placed in the neutral position, the ignition should beswitched off and the car should be pulled over to the side of the road.