How many recalls does the 1976 Triumph Tr7 have?

The 1976 Triumph Tr7 has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1976 Triumph Tr7 has an open recall?

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1976 Triumph Tr7 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1976 Triumph Tr7 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 126,717 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 79V166000 1979-07-09 46,000 affected

Defect

THE HEADLAMP MOTOR COULD FAIL DUE TO CORROSION OF THE MOTOR AND LIMIT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. SHOULD THE MOTOR OR THE LIMIT SWITCH FAIL, THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY COULD STICK IN EITHER THE UP OR DOWN POSITION.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED SEALED LIMIT SWITCH OR A NEW HEADLAMP MOTOR, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VISIBILITY 78V012000 1978-01-20 41,363 affected

Defect

THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM DUE TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE WIPER WHEEL BOXES DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, (2) EXCESSIVELY HIGH FRICTION/DRAG OF WIPER BLADES OR (3) WATER ENTRY INTO WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.

Remedy

DEALER WILL LUBRICATE AND RETIGHTEN WIPERS AND FIT THE WIPER WHEELBOXES WITH SPACERS. A PROTECTIVE SHROUD WILL ALSO BE FITTED OVER THE WIPER MOTOR TO PREVENT WATER ENTRY.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 77V143000 1977-09-14 20,867 affected

Defect

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLIES. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE CABLE MAY BREAK, CAUSING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. PRIOR TO THIS, THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION IN ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK…

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

WHEELS 77V015000 1977-01-02 3,487 affected

Defect

THE "SPOKER WHEELS", INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY FAIL IN SERVICE DUE TO CRACKS THAT MAY DEVELOP IN USE. CONTINUED DRIVING WITH A CRACKED WHEEL COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF OTHER SPOKES AND THE COMPLETE COLLAPSE OF THE WHEEL.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPECT WHEELS WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE OF WHEEL, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

POWER TRAIN 76V104000 1976-07-14 15,000 affected

Defect

BRITISH LEYLAND CAMPAIGN NO A432.POSSIBILITY THAT A DEFECTIVE WELD CONDITIONMAY EXIST ON THE REAR LOWER LINK MOUNTING BRACKET AT ITS ATTACHMENT POINT TOTHE REAR AXLE TUBE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS WELD COULD FAIL IN SERVICE,RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREWELDING BRACKETS TO…

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 1976 Triumph Tr7 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.