Recall 79V166000: 1975–1978 Triumph TR7
- Report received
- Jul 9, 1979
- Manufacturer
- JAGUAR CARS
- Potentially affected
- 46,000vehicles
- 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
The headlamp motor could fail due to corrosion of the motor and limit switch assembly. Should the motor or the limit switch fail, the headlamp assembly could stick in either the up or down position.
Remedy
Dealer will install an improved sealed limit switch or a new headlamp motor, if necessary, without charge to owner.
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
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.