| Make : TRIUMPH | Model : SPEED TRIPLE | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000501 - 20010531 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V339000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020125 | Date Received by ODI: 20011102 | Date Added to Database: 20011105 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3427 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY AND FAIL. THE BARREL AT THE END OF THE INNER CABLE SEIZES IN THE CONTROL LEVER BORE, THEREBY STRESSING THE INNER CABLE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAUSES THE RIDER TO BE UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INHIBITING DRIVING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN JANUARY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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