NHTSA Recall 08V116000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V116000; Date: Mar. 10, 2008
Once the mixture has escaped the rsu, the rear suspension will lose it damping ability. The rear suspension will be controlled only by the action of the coil spring also attached to the rsu.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Triumph Speed Triple
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd
Affected Units:: 265
Recall Summary:
Triumph is recalling 265 my 2008 street triple motorcycles. The rear suspension unit (rsu) damping performance is controlled by a mixture of gas and oil contained within the unit. This mixture is kept inside the unit by control oil/gas seals. If the seals become damaged, the mixture will escape.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rsu on affected motorcycles. The recall began on April 11, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
Recall Notes:
Triumph recall no. 390. 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: Apr 11, 2008
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