1979 Triumph Spitfire
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 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 1979 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.
A casting defect may be present in certain front brake caliper assemblies. This defect may result in eventual cracking of a brake caliper securing a lug. This would lead to decreased braking performance.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace all suspect brake calipers without charge to owners.
The possibility exists that the fuel non-evaporative loss system flexible connector, adjacent to the carbon canister, may become trapped by the right side horn attachment bracket when closing the hood. Trapping of the connector could cause a restriction in the non-evaporative loss system which may result in restricted fuel tank breathing and eventual fuel…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will readjust the horn bracket angle and reroute and secure the "u" shaped connection pipe at no charge.
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
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