TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-01-29.
Recall campaignNHTSA 99V016000
Wheels
Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES
Vehicles affected
212
Reported to NHTSA
1999-01-29
Owners notified
1999-02-01
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES BUILT WITH 19" FRONT WHEELS. THE FRONT INNER TUBE LOCATED IN THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN DEFORM CAUSING LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE.
Safety risk
LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE FRONT TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 1999.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.