How many recalls does the 1971 Triumph Spitfire have?

The 1971 Triumph Spitfire has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1971 Triumph Spitfire has an open recall?

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1971 Triumph Spitfire Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Triumph Spitfire has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 171,247 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 78V015000 1978-01-20 36,611 affected

Defect

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 78V013000 1978-01-20 107,950 affected

Defect

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.

VISIBILITY 76V085000 1976-06-11 26,686 affected

Defect

TRIUMPH CAMPAIGN NO A431.POSSIBILTY THAT WHINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS AND BLADESREMOVED OR REPLACED IN SERVICE BY OWNERS OR INDEPENDENT REPAIRERS MAY HAVE BEENINSTALLED IMPROPERLY DUE TO INADEQUATE FITTING INSTRUCTIONS.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM FAILS TO MEET THE MINIMUMREQUIREMENT OF…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1971 Triumph Spitfire as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.