NHTSA recall 11V277000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 11V277000 |
| Manufacturer | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD |
| Reported | 2011-05-10 |
| Owners notified | 2011-06-15 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Units potentially affected | 1955 |
What is wrong
TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THUNDERBIRD AND THUNDERBIRD ABS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 2010. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE THREAD LOCKER/SCREW COMBINATION AT THE FRONT FENDER MOUNTING.
What can happen
THE SCREWS MAY WORK LOOSE AND THE SCREW HEADS CAN CONTACT THE SIDE WALL OF THE FRONT TIRE, LEADING TO TIRE DEFLATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SCREWS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-539-8782.
Notes
OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
| 2010 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD | Built 2009-09-01 to 2010-08-31. |
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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. |
| SMT-TN-161 | 2021-05-10. Service bulletin. Applies to all Thunderbird models except Thunderbird Commander and Thunderbird LT. A new clutch cable has been introduced to the above models from VIN 693388 and is retrofittable. Parts no longer support the original clutch cable. The difference between the original and new condition clutch cable is that the inner cable's free length at the clutch actuation lever is 18 mm longer than the original. The additional length is to allow the repositioning of the clutch actuation lever to eliminate any possibility of clutch drag. The fitting of the new condition clutch cable is the same as for Thunderbird Commander as described in the Service Manual and Technical News 158 issued 07/2014. |
| 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. |
| SMTCom0319Februa | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 184. |
| 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-SB 437 1 Nov | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin 437 describes procedure to remove and replace the panniers. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.