NHTSA Recall # | 96518 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V212000 |
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Manufacturer | Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD |
Supplier | TRIUMPH |
Brand | TRIUMPH |
Model | TIGER SPORT |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Date of notification | 17/06/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/01/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 21/05/13 |
Report created | 21/05/13 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 349 |
Defect summary | Triumph motorcycles (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 speed triple abs motorcycles manufactured june 2012, through january 2013. The transmission on some motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect detent spring. |
Consequence summary | As a result of the incorrect spring, the transmission may inadvertently shift out of gear while the motorcycle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised detent spring, free of charge. The recall began on june , 17 2013. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information. |
Recall notes | Customers may 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. |