TRIUMPH TR6 1976: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V014000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH | TR6 | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-06-06 | 1978-01-20 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1973-08-01 - 1976-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36931
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE THROTTLE MECHANISM MAY FAIL TO CLOSE EFFICIENTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED.
DEALER WILL CHECK THE LINKAGE FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALL A NEW ABUTMENT BRACKET WASHER FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE DRIVER IS ADVISED NOT TO REMOVE THE IGNITIONKEY AS THIS WILL LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL.
