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Triumph issues a recall for certain 2011-12 models
February 07, 2013
Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)
- TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 2011-2012
- TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 2011-2012
- TRIUMPH THUNDER BIRD 2012
- TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM 2012
SUMMARY:
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012
Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and
Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings
of an unknown quality.
CONSEQUENCE:
Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
REMEDY:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected
bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010
for more information.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
