Triumph Speed Triple 2008 Motorcycles

July 19, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     TRIUMPH / SPEED TRIPLE     2008
Manufacturer : TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr’s Report Date : JUL 01, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V310000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 93
Summary: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 93 2008 SPEED TRIPLE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO IMPROPER MACHINING OF THE HANDLEBAR RISER, THE HANDLEBAR MAY SLIP IN THE CLAMPS.
Consequence: THIS SLIPPAGE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRECTLY MACHINED HANDLE RISERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8782.
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.

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Written by NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases 

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