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Motorcycle Recall - Triumph Motorcycles Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID:  13V215000
Component:  Steering, Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer:  Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Recall Date: 05/21/2013
Potential Number of Units Affected: 652
Defect Summary:
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012 Speed Triple motorcycles manufactured from June 2012 through November 2012; and model year 2012 Daytona 675 motorcycles manufactured July 2012 through October 2012. The motorcycles may have been assembled without a guide for the throttle cables.
Consequence Summary:
Without the guide, the cables may move freely and become trapped in the steering stop, impeding the steering operation and affecting the driver's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a throttle cable guide free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

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