FORD THUNDERBIRD 2012: WHEELS

Make : FORD Model : THUNDERBIRD Year : 2012
Build Dates : 2010-07-20 - 2011-08-24
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V032000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-02-28 Date Received by ODI: 2013-01-29 Date Added to Database: 2013-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 250
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.