NHTSA Recall # | 82371 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 09V378000 |
MFG Compaign # | SB 403 |
Manufacturer | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD |
Supplier | TRIUMPH |
Brand | TRIUMPH |
Model | SPRINT ST 1050 |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Date of notification | 22/09/09 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/11/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 25/09/09 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/10/09 |
Report created | 02/10/09 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2849 |
Defect summary | Triumph is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 sprint st 1050 motorcycles manufactured from november 4, 2004 through september 2009. The rear suspension drag link assembly in these motorcycles can fracture due to corrosion. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a fracture, part of the suspension will drop causing the rear tire mudguard to contact the rear tire, which could cause a crash. |
Corrective action | Triumph will notify owners and repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 22, 2009. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8777. |
Recall notes | Truimph's recall campaign number is sb 403. Owners 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 . |