1978 Triumph Spitfire
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Triumph Spitfire. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1978 Triumph Spitfire. Newest first.
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".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Vehicle certification label and vin plate, if missing, will be installed without charge to owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
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.
A defective weld condition may exist at the pedal to accelerator rod connection.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
All affected vehicles will have the pedal assembly replaced.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10212877Triumph has released diagnostic software version 2022-01
- 10210482Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 10019987Technical news concerning triumph motorcycles.
Every Triumph Spitfire model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.