NHTSA recall 04V496000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V496000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 353 |
| Manufacturer | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD |
| Reported | 2004-10-14 |
| Owners notified | 2004-12-20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Units potentially affected | 1647 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THERE MAY BE A POOR WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT BODY.
What can happen
FAILURE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT MAY COMPROMISE THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION UNITS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2004 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE | Built 2003-12-02 to 2004-05-26. |
|---|---|
| 2004 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE AMERICA | Built 2003-12-04 to 2004-02-18. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2004 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE BLACK | Built 2003-12-03 to 2004-05-28. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2004 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 | Built 2003-12-03 to 2004-04-29. |
| 2004 TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER | Built 2003-12-04 to 2004-02-18. |
| 2004 TRIUMPH THRUXTON | Built 2003-12-18 to 2004-05-28. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| SMT-TN174-20Marc | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. Technical News 174 provides instructions that apply to Front Brake Calipers, Rider Configurable Modes, Breather Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence, Crankcase Tightening Sequence, Left and Right Hand Switch Housings, Owner's Handbook - Rake Specification Correction, Headlight Wiring Harness Routing, Silencer Alignment_DZ, Rear Indicator Bracket, Master Cylinder Hose Inlet Replacement, FOX Accessory Rear Suspension Unit, Clutch Lifter Piece, Regulator Rectifer Parts Kit, Scheduled Maintenance Chart - Ait Cooled Bonneville Models, Service Manual - Rear Disc Runout Specification Correction. |
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| SMT-TN174-20Marc | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. Technical News 174 provides instructions that apply to Front Brake Calipers, Rider Configurable Modes, Breather Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence, Crankcase Tightening Sequence, Left and Right Hand Switch Housings, Owner's Handbook - Rake Specification Correction, Headlight Wiring Harness Routing, Silencer Alignment_DZ, Rear Indicator Bracket, Master Cylinder Hose Inlet Replacement, FOX Accessory Rear Suspension Unit, Clutch Lifter Piece, Regulator Rectifer Parts Kit, Scheduled Maintenance Chart - Ait Cooled Bonneville Models, Service Manual - Rear Disc Runout Specification Correction. |
| SMT-TN 159 1 Oct | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spares, gear selector drum and neutral light switch, pulser ring fixings, side stand fixing, battery terminal cover, heated grip fixings, headstock bearing adjustment, front and rear diretion indicator fixings, swinging arm, throttle linkage cleaning, headlight label, clutch lifter piece, rear brake caliper bleed nipple and owner's handbook. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.