Recall 78V012000: 1975–1978 Triumph TR7

Report received

Jan 20, 1978

Manufacturer

JAGUAR CARS

Potentially affected

41,363vehicles

Model years

1975–1978

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1975 Triumph TR70 complaints
• 1976 Triumph TR70 complaints
• 1977 Triumph TR70 complaints
• 1978 Triumph TR70 complaints