Recall 08V457000 — SUSPENSION Defect in 2008-2008 TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 1050
RECALL This recall affects up to 372 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V457000 |
| Manufacturer | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD |
| Vehicles Affected | 372 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 372 MY 2008 SPRINT ST MOTORCYCLES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SINGLE BOLT THAT IS USED IN THE 3 POSITIONS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND FRACTURE. THE BOLTS INVOLVED ARE THE (1) DRAG LINK TO DROP LINK BOLT, (2) DRAG LINK TO FRAME BOLT, AND (3) DROP LINK TO REAR SUSPENSION UNIT BOLT.
Safety Consequence
THE HEAD OF THE BOLT MAY DETACH CAUSING THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY TO COME APART RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD THE 3 BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM WITH NEW BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8782.
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