TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD SPORT 1999: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V083000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH | THUNDERBIRD SPORT | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-04-19 | 1999-04-15 | 1999-04-20 |
Production Dates: 1998-11-01 - 1999-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 259
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1198
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. OIL CAN LEAK FROM BETWEEN THE CRANKCASE HALVES.
THIS CAN RESULT IN OIL SPILLAGE FORWARD OF THE REAR TIRE AND COULD, IN SOME CASES, CAUSE VEHICLE INSTABILITY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CRANKCASE BOLTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 19, 1999. 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 TTRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
