Issue ID | 1653912 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11319267 |
Manufacurer | Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD |
Brand | TRIUMPH |
Model | THRUXTON R |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 15/03/18 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 triumph thruxton 1200r. The contact stated that while the front brake lever was applied, the brake was spongy and required extra effort to stop the motorcycle. There was no warning light illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to honda yamaha triumph kawasaki of savannah located at (11512 abercorn st, savannah, ga 31419) and ridge motorsports located at (215 w church st, batesburg-leesville, sc 29006) and the dealers were informed of the failure. The failure persisted. The motorcycle was then taken to north ridge custom cycles located at (1919 savannah hwy, charleston, sc 29407) where the mechanic was informed of the failure. The contact requested that the motorcycle be repaired. The contact received an email from the dealer which stated that the failure was acknowledged however, the dealer was unable to repair the motorcycle. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 0. *ln*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHARLESTON, SC |
VIN pattern | SMTD21HF3HTXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 14/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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