| Make : TRIUMPH | Model : SPEED TRIPLE | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19970701 - 20030624 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V156000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040730 | Date Received by ODI: 20040407 | Date Added to Database: 20040420 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 18998 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL CONNECTOR LINKING EACH OF THE FEED AND RETURN FUEL HOSES TO THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE MAY FRACTURE FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE HANDLING. |
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Consequence:
FUEL COULD ESCAPE FROM THE FRACTURED BODY OF THE CONNECTOR ONTO THE ENGINE OR SIDE OF THE BIKE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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