NHTSA Campaign 01V339000

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

Issued by TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES · Reported Nov 2, 2001 · 3,427 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY AND FAIL. THE BARREL AT THE END OF THE INNER CABLE SEIZES IN THE CONTROL LEVER BORE, THEREBY STRESSING THE INNER CABLE.

Consequence

THIS CAUSES THE RIDER TO BE UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INHIBITING DRIVING CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN JANUARY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 955I 2000 3,427
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 955I 2001 3,427
TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 2000 3,427
TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 2001 3,427
TRIUMPH SPRINT RS 2000 3,427
TRIUMPH SPRINT RS 2001 3,427
TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 2000 3,427
TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 2001 3,427
TRIUMPH TIGER 2000 3,427
TRIUMPH TIGER 2001 3,427
TRIUMPH TT600 2000 3,427
TRIUMPH TT600 2001 3,427

Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V339000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.