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1977 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE Recall - Campaign #79V019000

 
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1977 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE RECALL - #79V019000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL

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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Vehicle 1977 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE
Manufacturer JAGUAR CARS
Manufactured between 6/1/1976 - 5/1/1978
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by JAGUAR CARS
Owners Notified on 3/29/1979
# Affected 17,800
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK SEPARATOR HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: COLLAPSE OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL FIREHAZARD AND, POSSIBLY, AN EXPLOSION. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYTO OCCUPANTS.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins May 18, 2006 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TECHNICAL NEWS CONCERNING TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES. *AK





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