NHTSA Recall 14V548000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V548000; Date: Sep. 10, 2014
If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Triumph Street Triple; 2013 Triumph Street Triple
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd
Affected Units:: 1,368
Recall Summary:
Triumph motorcycles America, ltd (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 triumph street triple and street triple r motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with abs. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen.
How to Fix:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is service bulletin 501.
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: Nov 7, 2014
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