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).
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.