TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 2002: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V242000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH | SPEED TRIPLE | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-09-19 | 2002-09-10 | 2002-09-16 |
Production Dates: 2001-03-01 - 2002-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1557
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING AS FITTED ONLY TO CERTAIN SINGLE SIDED SWINGING ARM MOTORCYCLES CAN DETERIORATE AND SEIZE CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK-UP.
THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
