NHTSA Recall 97V060000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V060000; Date: Apr. 27, 1997
If an ignition source is present, fuel leakage onto the engine can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Triumph T509 Speed Triple; 1997 Triumph T595 Daytona
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Triumph Motorcycles
Affected Units:: 375
Recall Summary:
The fuel pump mounting plate does not fully seal the fuel tank allowing fuel leakage onto the engine.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the original rubber seal with a revised seal that has metal inserts so the plate cannot be overtorqued and to more evenly spread the load across the face of the seal.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began may 10, 1997. Note:owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 10, 1997
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