Does the 1977 Triumph TR8 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1977 Triumph TR8 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Triumph dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1977 Triumph TR8?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1977 Triumph TR8 recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1977 Triumph TR8. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Triumph been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Triumph dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1977 Triumph TR8 recalls, newest first

May 7, 1985NHTSA 85V059000150,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front

Summary: Widespread lack of understanding about the operation of webbing sensitive and dual sensitive seat belts has lead to non-use of belts by a number of owners. Some belts retractors may jam, bind or lock. This may discourage the use of the safety belts. Consequence of defect: non-use of seat belts subjects occupants to risk of injury in event of an accident or sudden braking.
Remedy: Instructins on proper belt usage and simple checks will be sent to owners and will replace any malfunctioning retractor.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1977 Triumph TR8 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Triumph TR8 years

Other 1977 Triumph models

Questions

Does the 1977 Triumph TR8 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1977 Triumph TR8 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Triumph dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1977 Triumph TR8?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.