Triumph Motorcycle Recalls: 2008 and 2009 Thruxton Motorcycles

December 6, 2008

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     TRIUMPH / THRUXTON     2008-2009
Manufacturer: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr’s Report Date: NOV 21, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V624000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 87
Summary: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 87 2008-2009 THRUXTON MOTORCYCLES. THE INSTALLED FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET BOLTS MAY BE TOO SHORT, REDUCING THREAD ENGAGEMENT OF THE BOLTS INTO THE BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET.
Consequence: THE BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME LOOSE OR SEPARATED RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, LOSS CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TRIUMPH WILL REPLACE THESE BOLTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8782.
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.

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