Vehicle recall 77V143000 · September 14, 1977
1975-1976 Triumph TR7
The involved vehicles are equipped with incorrectly manufactured throttle control cable assemblies.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; throttle linkage, accelerator cable.consequences of defect: in either case, loss of vehicle control and an accidentcould occur.note: if accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the clutch should be disengaged orthe gear selector placed in the neutral position, the ignition should beswitched off and the car should be pulled over to the side of the road.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V143000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 14, 1977
- Filed by
- JAGUAR CARS
- Owner notification
- December 27, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,867
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Triumph TR7 (1975-1976): 1976, 1975
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