TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 R 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V740000

Make Model Year
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 R 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-12-18 2020-11-30 2020-11-30

Manufacturers Involved: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SRAN 587

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1241

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD "Triumph" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rocket 3 GT, Rocket 3 R, and 2020 Rocket 3 TFC motorcycles. Air could have entered the antilock brake system "ABS" modulator while the rear brake system was filled during production.

Consequence

Over time, the air in the ABS modulator can deteriorate rear braking efficiency, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake system, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 587.

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.