Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- Manufacturer
- TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD
- Vehicles affected
- 969
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2005-06-14
- Owners notified
- 2005-08-08
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LOWER BY-PASS COOLANT HOSE CAN RUPTURE.
Safety risk
A LOSS OF COOLANT FROM THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SEIZURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLANT HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.