NHTSA Recall # | 41693 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V496000 |
MFG Compaign # | 353 |
Manufacturer | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD |
Supplier | TRIUMPH |
Brand | TRIUMPH |
Model | BONNEVILLE BLACK |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Date of notification | 20/12/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/12/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/05/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/10/04 |
Report created | 19/10/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1647 |
Defect summary | On certain motorcycles, there may be a poor weld on the rear suspension unit body. |
Consequence summary | Failure of the rear suspension unit may compromise the stability of the motorcycle which could result in a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the rear suspension units. The recall began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010. |
Recall notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |