NHTSA Recall 05V004000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V004000; Date: Jan. 7, 2005
If undetected the final drive unit could run low of oil and seize causing the rear wheel to lockup, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Triumph Rocket Iii
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Triumph Motorcycles (america) Ltd
Affected Units:: 1,994
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, damage to the oil seal occurred during final assembly. Once damaged some of the oil in the drive unit could escape past the seal.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the final drive unit. The recall began on January 25, 2005. Owners may contact triumph at 678-854-2010.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 25, 2005
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