NHTSA Recall 06V465000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V465000; Date: Dec. 4, 2006
This could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Triumph Sprint St 1050; 2007 Triumph Sprint St 1050; 2006 Triumph Sprint St Abs; 2007 Triumph Sprint St Abs
Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured by: Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd
Affected Units:: 1,913
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, the rear drag link-through bolt may bend and, if not replaced or overloaded, may fracture causing the rear tire to contact the underside of the rear mudguard.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a higher grade nut than the original arrangement and a single-through sleeve (the original design included 3 separate sleeves). The recall began on January 5, 2007. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
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 5, 2007
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