Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V021000 Reported January 15, 1979

Brakes:hydraulic:disc:caliper

Redundant Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 5,121 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V021000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
5,121
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 15, 1979

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace all suspect brake calipers without charge to owners.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Redundant Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 79V021000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 79V021000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 79V021000?

NHTSA recall 79V021000 was issued by Redundant Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc. on January 15, 1979. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:disc:caliper. The recall affects approximately 5,121 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Redundant Jaguar Rover Triumph Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V021000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.