NHTSA Recall # | 46805 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06V465000 |
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Manufacturer | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD |
Supplier | TRIUMPH |
Brand | TRIUMPH |
Model | SPRINT ST 1050 |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
Date of notification | 05/01/07 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/11/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/11/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/12/06 |
Report created | 06/12/06 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1913 |
Defect summary | On certain motorcycles, the rear drag link-through bolt may bend and, if not replaced or overloaded, may fracture causing the rear tire to contact the underside of the rear mudguard. |
Consequence summary | This could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install a higher grade nut than the original arrangement and a single-through sleeve (the original design included 3 separate sleeves). The recall began on january 5, 2007. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010. |
Recall notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |