NHTSA Recall # | 122526 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V035000 |
MFG Compaign # | SB 546 |
Manufacturer | Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD |
Supplier | TRIUMPH |
Brand | TRIUMPH |
Model | BONNEVILLE |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
Date of notification | 17/02/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/12/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/06/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/01/17 |
Report created | 18/01/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1390 |
Defect summary | Triumph motorcycles america, ltd (triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 bonneville t120 and bonneville t120 black motorcycles. During use, the heated hand grips may expand and cause the throttle to stick open. |
Consequence summary | If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer to prevent the throttle from sticking, free of charge. The recall began february 20, 2017. Owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is sb 546. |
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). |