NHTSA Campaign 06V465000
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Issued by TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD · Reported Dec 4, 2006 · 1,913 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR DRAG LINK-THROUGH BOLT MAY BEND AND, IF NOT REPLACED OR OVERLOADED, MAY FRACTURE CAUSING THE REAR TIRE TO CONTACT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE REAR MUDGUARD.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HIGHER GRADE NUT THAN THE ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENT AND A SINGLE-THROUGH SLEEVE (THE ORIGINAL DESIGN INCLUDED 3 SEPARATE SLEEVES). THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH | SPRINT ST 1050 | 2006 | 1,913 |
| TRIUMPH | SPRINT ST 1050 | 2007 | 1,913 |
| TRIUMPH | SPRINT ST ABS | 2006 | 1,913 |
| TRIUMPH | SPRINT ST ABS | 2007 | 1,913 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V465000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.