1972 Triumph GT6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1972 Triumph GT6. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1972 Triumph GT6
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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.
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Exterior (visibility)
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Service brakes, hydraulic
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1972 Triumph GT6. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Triumph GT6 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph GT6 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 Triumph GT6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Triumph GT6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1969 Triumph GT6 | 7 | 0 |
| 1970 Triumph GT6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 Triumph GT6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 Triumph GT6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 Triumph GT6 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1972 Triumph GT6
How do I know if my 1972 Triumph GT6 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1972 Triumph GT6; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Triumph dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 72V043000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Triumph models
- Rocket III35 complaints
- Thruxton31 complaints
- Bonneville29 complaints
- Sprint ST22 complaints
- Speed Triple18 complaints
- Triumph18 complaints
- Tiger 1050 Ccm Abs17 complaints
- Thunderbird15 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.