NHTSA Recall 08V145000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V145000; Date: Mar. 26, 2008
An owner may under-inflate the front tire if using the incorrect information. Under-inflation may cause a tire to slip or come off the rim causing a loss of control which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd
Affected Units:: 356
Recall Summary:
Triumph is recalling 356 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and part 567, "certification. " the certification label, located on the left front frame tube, includes incorrect information regarding tire sizes and pressures, as well as an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new certification label. The recall began on April 23, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.
Recall Notes:
Triumph recall no. 392. 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 23, 2008
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