ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING AS FITTED ONLY TO CERTAIN SINGLE SIDED SWINGING
— Recall Campaign #02V242000
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING AS FITTED ONLY TO CERTAIN SINGLE SIDED SWINGING ARM MOTORCYCLES CAN DETERIORATE AND SEIZE CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK-UP.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,557 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
02V242000
| Manufacturer: | Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. |
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| Recall date: | September 10, 2002 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 02V242000 |
| Units affected: | 1,557 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING AS FITTED ONLY TO CERTAIN SINGLE SIDED SWINGING ARM MOTORCYCLES CAN DETERIORATE AND SEIZE CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK-UP.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 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 1-678-854-2010.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).