| Make : TRIUMPH | Model : SPEED TRIPLE | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20010301 - 20020331 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V242000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020919 | Date Received by ODI: 20020910 | Date Added to Database: 20020916 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD | ||
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| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1557 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING AS FITTED ONLY TO CERTAIN SINGLE SIDED SWINGING ARM MOTORCYCLES CAN DETERIORATE AND SEIZE CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK-UP. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 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 1-678-854-2010. |
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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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