1975 Triumph TR7
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1975 Triumph TR7. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1975 Triumph TR7. Newest first.
The headlamp motor could fail due to corrosion of the motor and limit switch assembly. Should the motor or the limit switch fail, the headlamp assembly could stick in either the up or down position.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install an improved sealed limit switch or a new headlamp motor, if necessary, without charge to owner.
There may be a malfunction in the windshield wiper system due to any of the following: (1) incorrect tightening of the wiper wheel boxes during vehicle assembly, (2) excessively high friction/drag of wiper blades or (3) water entry into windshield wiper motor.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will lubricate and retighten wipers and fit the wiper wheelboxes with spacers. A protective shroud will also be fitted over the wiper motor to prevent water entry.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will install an improved throttle control cable without charge to owner.
The "spoker wheels", installed on the involved vehicles, may fail in service due to cracks that may develop in use. Continued driving with a cracked wheel could lead to failure of other spokes and the complete collapse of the wheel.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace all suspect wheels with an improved type of wheel, without charge to owner.
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 TR7 model year
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