| Make : TRIUMPH | Model : SPEEDMASTER | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20020924 - 20040312 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V262000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20041120 | Date Received by ODI: 20040602 | Date Added to Database: 20040602 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2792 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, UNDER CERTAIN ASSEMBLY CONDITIONS, THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CABLE TO THE STARTER MOTOR MAY COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE OIL COOLER RETURN PIPE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE INSULATION ON THE STARTER CABLE TO DEGRADE. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THE STARTER MOTOR CABLE INSULATION BECOME WORN, A 12-VOLT ELECTRICAL SHORT WOULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR NOT ALLOWING THE MOTORCYCLE TO START. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL EXAMINE THE CABLE FOR SIGNS OF CONTACT WITH THE OIL COOLER PIPE. THE CABLE WILL BE RE-POSITIONED. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS 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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