1975 Triumph TR7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1975 Triumph TR7. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1975 Triumph TR7
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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Headlights (exterior lighting)
The headlamp motor could fail due to corrosion of the motor and limit switch assembly. Should the motor or the limit switch fail, the headlamp assembly could stick in either the up or down position.
Remedy: Dealer will install an improved sealed limit switch or a new headlamp motor, if necessary, without charge to owner.
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Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
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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Cables (vehicle speed control)
The involved vehicles are equipped with incorrectly manufactured throttle control cable assemblies. The connection between the accelerator pedal and the throttle cable may break, causing a loss of engine power. Prior to this, there may be a malfunction in accelerator pedal operation, causing the accelerator to stick in the open position.
Remedy: The dealer will install an improved throttle control cable without charge to owner.
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Wheels
The "spoker wheels", installed on the involved vehicles, may fail in service due to cracks that may develop in use. Continued driving with a cracked wheel could lead to failure of other spokes and the complete collapse of the wheel.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace all suspect wheels with an improved type of wheel, without charge to owner.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1975 Triumph TR7. 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 TR7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph TR7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 Triumph TR7 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 Triumph TR7 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 Triumph TR7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 Triumph TR7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 Triumph TR7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Triumph TR7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 Triumph TR7 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1975 Triumph TR7
How do I know if my 1975 Triumph TR7 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1975 Triumph TR7; 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 77V015000).
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.