NHTSA Recall 13V032000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V032000; Date: Jan. 29, 2013
Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Triumph Daytona 675; 2012 Triumph Daytona 675; 2011 Triumph Street Triple; 2012 Triumph Street Triple; 2012 Triumph Thunderbird; 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd
Affected Units:: 250
Recall Summary:
Triumph motorcycles (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 daytona 675 and street triple motorcycles and 2012 thunderbird and thunderbird storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
How to Fix:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 28, 2013
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