1979 Triumph Spitfire Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1979 Triumph Spitfire. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1979 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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Caliper (service brakes)
A casting defect may be present in certain front brake caliper assemblies. This defect may result in eventual cracking of a brake caliper securing a lug. This would lead to decreased braking performance.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace all suspect brake calipers without charge to owners.
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Emission control (engine and engine cooling)
The possibility exists that the fuel non-evaporative loss system flexible connector, adjacent to the carbon canister, may become trapped by the right side horn attachment bracket when closing the hood. Trapping of the connector could cause a restriction in the non-evaporative loss system which may result in restricted fuel tank…
Remedy: Dealer will readjust the horn bracket angle and reroute and secure the "u" shaped connection pipe at no charge.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1979 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 1979 Triumph Spitfire
How do I know if my 1979 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 1979 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 79V021000).
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.