Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. | NHTSA Recall #08V145000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V145000 by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.. Includes 356 affected units, FMVSS 120/PART 567/INCORRECT INFORMATION ON LABELS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Triumph is recalling 356 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and part 567, "certification." the certification label, located on the left front frame tube, includes incorrect information regarding tire sizes and pressures, as well as an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new certification label. the recall began on april 23, 2008. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V145000
Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Report Received Date: 2008-03-26T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 120/part 567/incorrect information on labels
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 356

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 392
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Triumph is recalling 356 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and part 567, "certification." the certification label, located on the left front frame tube, includes incorrect information regarding tire sizes and pressures, as well as an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).
Consequence Summary: An owner may under-inflate the front tire if using the incorrect information. under-inflation may cause a tire to slip or come off the rim causing a loss of control which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new certification label. the recall began on april 23, 2008. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-uf2g_dbft_96ac
NHTSA ID: 08V145000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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