Motorcycle Recall - Triumph Recall
By Walter Kern
NHTSA Campaign ID:
14V548000
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Manufacturer:
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Recall Date: 09/10/2014
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 1368
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Defect Summary:
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with ABS. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen.
Consequence Summary:
If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 501.
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