Make : TRIUMPH | Model : SPITFIRE | Year : 1979 |
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NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V021000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19790329 | Date Received by ODI: 19790115 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: JAGUAR CARS | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5121 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A CASTING DEFECT MAY BE PRESENT IN CERTAIN FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLIES. THIS DEFECT MAY RESULT IN EVENTUAL CRACKING OF A BRAKE CALIPER SECURING A LUG. THIS WOULD LEAD TO DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE CALIPERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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