Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple
— Recall Campaign #14V548000
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with ABS. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,368 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V548000
| Manufacturer: | Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 10, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V548000 |
| Units affected: | 1,368 |
- Description:
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with ABS. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen.
- Consequeces:
- If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 501.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.