Vehicle recall 79V045000 · January 6, 1979
1979 Triumph Spitfire
The possibility exists that the fuel non-evaporative loss system flexible connector, adjacent to the carbon canister, may become trapped by the right side horn attachment bracket…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The possibility exists that the fuel non-evaporative loss system flexible connector, adjacent to the carbon canister, may become trapped by the right side horn attachment bracket when closing the hood. Trapping of the connector could cause a restriction in the non-evaporative loss system which may result in restricted fuel tank breathing and eventual fuel tank collapse or rupture.
- Remedy
- Dealer will readjust the horn bracket angle and reroute and secure the "u" shaped connection pipe at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: fuel tank collapse or rupture could lead to a vehiclefire, possibly resulting in a vehicle accident and personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V045000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 6, 1979
- Filed by
- JAGUAR CARS
- Owner notification
- March 29, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,700
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Triumph Spitfire (1979): 1979
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