TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 2006: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V562000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH | TIGER 1050 | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-02-08 | 2007-12-12 | 2007-12-12 |
Production Dates: 2004-11-01 - 2007-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 387
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3698
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY LUGGAGE RACK, UNDERSIZED WASHERS WERE USED WHICH PREVENTS THE SLIDING CARRIAGE FROM MOVING AS INTENDED.
REDUCED STABILITY CAN OCCUR IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN WITH THE FITTED ACCESSORY, EXCEEDED MAXIMUM WEIGHT, AND AT SPEEDS FAR IN EXCESS OF THE 80 MPH LIMIT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCESSORY RACKS FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT. THOSE RACKS NOT DISPLAYING ANY MOVEMENT WILL BE REPAIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
TRIUMPH RECALL NO. 387.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
