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NHTSA Recall 78V013000: Switch (exterior lighting)

JAGUAR CARS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 107,950 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Triumph GT6.

107,950
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
1978
owners notified (June 6)
NHTSA campaign78V013000
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH
Report receivedJanuary 20, 1978
Owner notificationJune 6, 1978
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

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.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Dealer will replace the defective switch at no charge.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; master headlamp switch.consequences of defect: headlight and taillight failure, during nighttime orpoor weather conditions, could lead to a vehicle accident.

Vehicles covered by recall 78V013000

Make and modelModel years
Triumph GT61969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Triumph Spitfire1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
Triumph TR61973, 1974, 1975, 1976

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.