Suspension: rear
- Component
- Suspension: rear
- Manufacturer
- TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD
- Vehicles affected
- 1,647
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2004-10-14
- Owners notified
- 2004-12-20
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THERE MAY BE A POOR WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT BODY.
Safety risk
FAILURE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT MAY COMPROMISE THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION UNITS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.