Triumph Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2012 Street Triple motorcycles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #13V215000
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012 Street Triple motorcycles manufactured from June 2012 through November 2012; and model year 2012 Daytona 675 motorcycles manufactured July 2012 through October 2012. The motorcycles may have been assembled without a guide for the throttle cables.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 652 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V215000
| Manufacturer: | Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 21, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V215000 |
| Units affected: | 652 |
- Description:
- Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012 Street Triple motorcycles manufactured from June 2012 through November 2012; and model year 2012 Daytona 675 motorcycles manufactured July 2012 through October 2012. The motorcycles may have been assembled without a guide for the throttle cables.
- Consequeces:
- Without the guide, the cables may move freely and become trapped in the steering stop, impeding the steering operation and affecting the driver's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a throttle cable guide free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.