TRIUMPH TR7 1978: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V166000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH | TR7 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-03-24 | 1979-07-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-02-01 - 1977-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED SEALED LIMIT SWITCH OR A NEW HEADLAMP MOTOR, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; HEADLAMP MOTOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE HEADLAMP SWITCH BECOME STUCK IN THE DOWNPOSITION, DECREASED VISIBILITY DURING ADVERSE WEATHER OR NIGHT DRIVINGCONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: IF MOTOR OR LIMIT SWITCH FAILURE OCCURS, THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY CAN BERAISED OR LOWERED MANUALLY BY ROTATING THE KNOB SITUATED BELOW THE HEADLAMPMOTOR; THE UNDERHOOD LABEL AND OWNER"S HANDBOOK CONTAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR THISPROCEDURE.
