NHTSA Campaign 07V562000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Issued by TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD · Reported Dec 12, 2007 · 3,698 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY LUGGAGE RACK, UNDERSIZED WASHERS WERE USED WHICH PREVENTS THE SLIDING CARRIAGE FROM MOVING AS INTENDED.
Consequence
REDUCED STABILITY CAN OCCUR IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN WITH THE FITTED ACCESSORY, EXCEEDED MAXIMUM WEIGHT, AND AT SPEEDS FAR IN EXCESS OF THE 80 MPH LIMIT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCESSORY RACKS FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT. THOSE RACKS NOT DISPLAYING ANY MOVEMENT WILL BE REPAIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH | SPRINT ST 1050 | 2005 | 3,698 |
| TRIUMPH | SPRINT ST 1050 | 2006 | 3,698 |
| TRIUMPH | SPRINT ST 1050 | 2007 | 3,698 |
| TRIUMPH | SPRINT ST 1050 | 2008 | 3,698 |
| TRIUMPH | TIGER 1050 | 2004 | 3,698 |
| TRIUMPH | TIGER 1050 | 2005 | 3,698 |
| TRIUMPH | TIGER 1050 | 2006 | 3,698 |
| TRIUMPH | TIGER 1050 | 2007 | 3,698 |
| TRIUMPH | TIGER 1050 | 2008 | 3,698 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V562000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.