Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. | NHTSA Recall #08V116000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V116000 by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.. Includes 265 affected units, REAR SUSPENSION UNIT, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Triumph is recalling 265 my 2008 street triple motorcycles. the rear suspension unit (rsu) damping performance is controlled by a mixture of gas and oil contained within the unit. this mixture is kept inside the unit by control oil/gas seals. if the seals become damaged, the mixture will escape.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rsu on affected motorcycles. the recall began on april 11, 2008. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 08V116000
Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Report Received Date: 2008-03-10T00:00:00
Subject: Rear suspension unit
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 265
Details
MFR Campaign Number: 390
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Triumph is recalling 265 my 2008 street triple motorcycles. the rear suspension unit (rsu) damping performance is controlled by a mixture of gas and oil contained within the unit. this mixture is kept inside the unit by control oil/gas seals. if the seals become damaged, the mixture will escape.
Consequence Summary: Once the mixture has escaped the rsu, the rear suspension will lose it damping ability. the rear suspension will be controlled only by the action of the coil spring also attached to the rsu.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the rsu on affected motorcycles. the recall began on april 11, 2008. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-4jzm-949j.shaa
NHTSA ID: 08V116000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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