NHTSA Recall 09V378000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V378000; Date: Oct. 2, 2009
In the event of a fracture, part of the suspension will drop causing the rear tire mudguard to contact the rear tire, which could cause a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Triumph Sprint St 1050; 2006 Triumph Sprint St 1050; 2007 Triumph Sprint St 1050; 2008 Triumph Sprint St 1050; 2009 Triumph Sprint St 1050
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd
Affected Units:: 2,849
Recall Summary:
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 sprint st 1050 motorcycles manufactured from November 4, 2004 through September 2009. The rear suspension drag link assembly in these motorcycles can fracture due to corrosion.
How to Fix:
Triumph will notify owners and repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 22, 2009. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8777.
Recall Notes:
Truimph's recall campaign number is sb 403. Owners 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 22, 2009
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