Vehicle recall 78V015000 · January 20, 1978
1971-1976 Triumph Spitfire
Fuel leakage may occur in the engine bay at fuel line connections or at the fuel pump.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Fuel leakage may occur in the engine bay at fuel line connections or at the fuel pump.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect the fuel lines and fuel pump and will replace them, if necessary, without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel line.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present, a fire could startand personal injury and property damage could result.note: gasoline may evaporate in a short period of time. Therefore, dailychecking is recommended until the vehicle can be inspected.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 20, 1978
- Filed by
- JAGUAR CARS
- Owner notification
- July 26, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 36,611
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
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