Vehicle recall 78V013000 · January 20, 1978

Triumph Spitfire, GT6 and 1 more model

The headlamp switches may malfunction on the involved vehicles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The headlamp switches may malfunction on the involved vehicles. Should this occur, loss of headlamp and taillamp illumination may result. Switch breakage will only occur when the switch is being turned on or off.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the defective switch at no charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; master headlamp switch.consequences of defect: headlight and taillight failure, during nighttime orpoor weather conditions, could lead to a vehicle accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V013000
Reported to NHTSA: January 20, 1978
Filed by: JAGUAR CARS
Owner notification: June 6, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 107,950
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Recall 78V013000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Triumph GT6 (1969-1973): 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969
Triumph Spitfire (1969-1974): 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969
Triumph TR6 (1973-1976): 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973

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