NHTSA recall 08V145000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 08V145000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 392 |
| Manufacturer | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD |
| Reported | 2008-03-26 |
| Owners notified | 2008-04-23 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Units potentially affected | 356 |
What is wrong
TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 356 MY 2008 ROCKET III TOURING MOTORCYCLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," AND PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE CERTIFICATION LABEL, LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT FRAME TUBE, INCLUDES INCORRECT INFORMATION REGARDING TIRE SIZES AND PRESSURES, AS WELL AS AN INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).
What can happen
AN OWNER MAY UNDER-INFLATE THE FRONT TIRE IF USING THE INCORRECT INFORMATION. UNDER-INFLATION MAY CAUSE A TIRE TO SLIP OR COME OFF THE RIM CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8782.
Notes
TRIUMPH RECALL NO. 392.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
| 2008 TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING | Built 2007-07-01 to 2008-01-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| SMT-COM01 | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
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| 22714 | 2023-01-03. Service bulletin. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 22651 | 2023-01-03. Service bulletin. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 20757 SVC | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. New tools are required for technicians to complete all required work on new Triumph models. |
| 20680 SVC | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. Triumph has released Technical Bulletin 222 including 8 subjects across a range of models. |
| SMT-COM06-17MAR2 | 2020-04-13. Service bulletin. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| SMT-COM02-18FEB2 | 2020-03-16. Service bulletin. Dealer notice announcing the auto-issue of three new service tools. |
| SMT-TB201-20DEC2 | 2020-01-21. Service bulletin. Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7®, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEquipment Requirement, Torque Change, Clutch Cable, Camshaft Frame Installation, Immobiliser Antenna Wire Routing. |
| SMT-Com01-23Janu | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic Software 2018-1 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| SMT-TN 160 1 Nov | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. Technical service bulletin 160 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to frame bolt tightening sequence, new harness and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, panniers, instrument pack washer, side stand fixing, lower yoke pinch bolt tightening sequence, update to service manual full specifications, crankcase spares kit and sliding caliper seal kit. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.