TRIUMPH UNSPECIFIED 1997: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V164000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRIUMPH | UNSPECIFIED | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-10-01 | 1997-09-22 | 1997-09-30 |
Manufacturers Involved: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 297
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT IMPACT, WELD FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON THE MAIN FRAME IN THE HEAD STOCK AREA.
THIS MAIN FRAME SHOULD NOT FRACTURE BUT BEND AFTER AN IMPACT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FRAMES WITH NEWLY MANUFACTURED FRAMES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPHAT 1-678-854-2010.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
