2012 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #14V548000
RECALL FOR STEERING
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with ABS. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2012 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE |
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| Manufacturer |
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2012 - 10/1/2013 |
| Recalled on |
9/10/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD |
| Owners Notified on |
11/7/2014 |
| # Affected |
1,368 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with ABS. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen. |
| Consequences |
If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 501. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2012 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE Recall for WHEELS
2012 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2012 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2012 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
2012 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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