1978 Triumph Spitfire Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1978 Triumph Spitfire. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1978 Triumph Spitfire
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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Labels (equipment)
The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 115, "vehicle identification number-basic requirements".
Remedy: Vehicle certification label and VIN plate, if missing, will be installed without charge to owner.
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Emission control (engine and engine cooling)
Due to the angle of fitment of the fuel tank separator, the separator hose may become kinked. This kinking may result in fuel line restriction which may cause the fuel tank to collapse.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the fuel connector hose in a way that will prevent separator hose kinking. This will be done at no cost to owner.
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
A defective weld condition may exist at the pedal to accelerator rod connection.
Remedy: All affected vehicles will have the pedal assembly replaced.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1978 Triumph Spitfire. 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 Spitfire model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Spitfire model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 Triumph Spitfire | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 Triumph Spitfire | 4 | 0 |
| 1970 Triumph Spitfire | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 Triumph Spitfire | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 Triumph Spitfire | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 Triumph Spitfire | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 Triumph Spitfire | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 Triumph Spitfire | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Triumph Spitfire | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Triumph Spitfire | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Triumph Spitfire | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 Triumph Spitfire | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1978 Triumph Spitfire
How do I know if my 1978 Triumph Spitfire 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 1978 Triumph Spitfire; 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 78V027000).
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.