NHTSA Recall 08V457000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V457000; Date: Sep. 10, 2008
The head of the bolt may detach causing the drag link assembly to come apart resulting in loss of rear suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Triumph Sprint St 1050
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd
Affected Units:: 372
Recall Summary:
Triumph is recalling 372 my 2008 sprint st motorcycles. There is a possibility that the single bolt that is used in the 3 positions on the rear suspension drag link assembly can become brittle and fracture. The bolts involved are the (1) drag link to drop link bolt, (2) drag link to frame bolt, and (3) drop link to rear suspension unit bolt.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove and discard the 3 bolts and replace them with new bolts. The recall began on September 24, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.
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: Sep 24, 2008
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