Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V686000 Reported December 19, 2008

Pannier rail breakage

Q: What is recall 08V686000?

NHTSA recall 08V686000 was issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. on December 19, 2008. It addresses: Pannier rail breakage. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. · N/A · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V686000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 19, 2008

Defect Summary

Triumph is recalling 8 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles. there could be a missing weld on the back of the pannier rail.

Safety Consequence

The pannier rail may, after time, be weakened leading to a full fracture of the rail and possible loss of pannier and rail from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the pannier rail. all motorcycles have been repaired.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 08V686000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 08V686000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V686000?

NHTSA recall 08V686000 was issued by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. on December 19, 2008. It addresses: Pannier rail breakage. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V686000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.