TRIUMPH TR7 1978: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V012000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH | TR7 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-12-29 | 1978-01-20 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-02-01 - 1977-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41363
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MAY OCCUR,WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WOULD INTERFERE WITH DRIVER VISIBILITY IN BAD WEATHER,AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
