NHTSA Recall 08V624000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V624000; Date: Nov. 26, 2008
The brake caliper may become loose or separated resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, loss control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Triumph Thruxton; 2009 Triumph Thruxton
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd
Affected Units:: 87
Recall Summary:
Triumph is recalling 87 my 2008-2009 thruxton motorcycles. The installed front brake caliper bracket bolts may be too short, reducing thread engagement of the bolts into the brake caliper bracket.
How to Fix:
Triumph will replace these bolts. The recall began on December 12, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.
Recall Notes:
Customers may 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: Dec 12, 2008
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