TRIUMPH T1400 1979: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V108000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH | T1400 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-05-10 | 1979-05-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1979-01-01 - 1979-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1863
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE INNERBEADED EDGE OF THE REAR FENDER DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIRE CLEARANCE WHEN THE REAR SUSPENSION IS FULLY DEPRESSED.
OWNER IS ADVISED TO PULL FENDER TO PRECLUDE INTERFERENCE WITH TIRE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BODY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, HEAVY PRESSURE ON REARSUSPENSION MAY CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE RESULTING IN SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE. THIS MAYCAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
