Recall 78V012000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Defect in 1975-1978 TRIUMPH TR7
RECALL This recall affects up to 41,363 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V012000 |
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Vehicles Affected | 41,363 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
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