1978 Triumph TR7
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Triumph TR7. 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 TR7. Newest first.
Widespread lack of understanding about the operation of webbing sensitive and dual sensitive seat belts has lead to non-use of belts by a number of owners. Some belts retractors may jam, bind or lock. This may discourage the use of the safety belts.…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Instructins on proper belt usage and simple checks will be sent to owners and will replace any malfunctioning retractor.
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.
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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