1976 TRIUMPH TR7 RECALL - #77V143000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CABLES
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLIES. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE CABLE MAY BREAK, CAUSING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. PRIOR TO THIS, THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1976 TRIUMPH TR7 |
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| Manufacturer |
JAGUAR CARS |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/27/1977 |
| # Affected |
20,867 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
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| Description |
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLIES. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE CABLE MAY BREAK, CAUSING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. PRIOR TO THIS, THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGE, ACCELERATOR CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN EITHER CASE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENTCOULD OCCUR.NOTE: IF ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMES STUCK, THE CLUTCH SHOULD BE DISENGAGED ORTHE GEAR SELECTOR PLACED IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, THE IGNITION SHOULD BESWITCHED OFF AND THE CAR SHOULD BE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. |
| See also |
1976 TRIUMPH TR7 Recall for WHEELS
1976 TRIUMPH TR7 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1976 TRIUMPH TR7 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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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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