NHTSA Campaign 77V143000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Issued by JAGUAR CARS · Reported Sep 14, 1977 · 20,867 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH | TR7 | 1975 | 20,867 |
| TRIUMPH | TR7 | 1976 | 20,867 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 77V143000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.