NHTSA Recall # | 93551 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V032000 |
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Manufacturer | Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD |
Supplier | TRIUMPH |
Brand | TRIUMPH |
Model | THUNDERBIRD STORM |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | WHEELS |
Date of notification | 28/02/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/07/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/08/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/01/13 |
Report created | 31/01/13 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 250 |
Defect summary | Triumph motorcycles (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 daytona 675 and street triple motorcycles and 2012 thunderbird and thunderbird storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality. |
Consequence summary | Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash. |
Corrective action | Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information. |
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). |