Recall campaign · NHTSA 99V083000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-04-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V083000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES
Vehicles affected
1,198
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-15
Owners notified
1999-04-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. OIL CAN LEAK FROM BETWEEN THE CRANKCASE HALVES.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN OIL SPILLAGE FORWARD OF THE REAR TIRE AND COULD, IN SOME CASES, CAUSE VEHICLE INSTABILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CRANKCASE BOLTS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 19, 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 TTRIUMPH 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).

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
TRIUMPH Daytona 955I1999
TRIUMPH Legend1999
TRIUMPH Speed Triple1999
TRIUMPH Sprint ST1999
TRIUMPH Thunderbird Sport1999
TRIUMPH Tiger1999
TRIUMPH Trophy 12001999
TRIUMPH Trophy 9001999

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.