| Make : TRIUMPH | Model : TR7 | Year : 1975 |
| Build Dates : 19750201 - 19771201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V012000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19781229 | Date Received by ODI: 19780120 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR CARS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 41363 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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