SuspensionRecall 00V-043 · Triumph vehicles
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES recall 00V-043 covers 137 Triumph vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V043000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FINAL DRIVE CHAIN SIDE PLATE WAS NOT HARDENED CORRECTLY.
The risk
THIS CHAIN COULD FRACTURE CAUSING A LOSS OF DRIVE TO THE REAR WHEEL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAINS.
TRIUMPH HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1999 to January 31, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.