NHTSA Campaign 97V060000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES · Reported Apr 27, 1997 · 375 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE DOES NOT FULLY SEAL THE FUEL TANK ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ONTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL RUBBER SEAL WITH A REVISED SEAL THAT HAS METAL INSERTS SO THE PLATE CANNOT BE OVERTORQUED AND TO MORE EVENLY SPREAD THE LOAD ACROSS THE FACE OF THE SEAL.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH | T509 SPEED TRIPLE | 1997 | 375 |
| TRIUMPH | T595 DAYTONA | 1997 | 375 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 97V060000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.