1978 TRIUMPH TR7 RECALL - #78V012000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 TRIUMPH TR7 |
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| Manufacturer |
JAGUAR CARS |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1975 - 12/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/29/1978 |
| # Affected |
41,363 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MAY OCCUR,WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WOULD INTERFERE WITH DRIVER VISIBILITY IN BAD WEATHER,AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1978 TRIUMPH TR7 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
1978 TRIUMPH TR7 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
May 18, 2006 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TECHNICAL NEWS CONCERNING TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES. *AK
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