| Make : TRIUMPH | Model : SPITFIRE | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19760601 - 19780501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V019000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790329 | Date Received by ODI: 19790115 | 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: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 17800 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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