Fuel system, gasoline: storageRecall 00V-312 · Triumph vehicles

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES recall 00V-312 covers 1,929 Triumph vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline: storage problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 2000.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,9293 models
ReportedOct 11, 2000Owners notified Oct 20, 2000
Complaints since8Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V312000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A FUEL LEAK COULD OCCUR FROM THE FUEL LEVER SENDER LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK.

The risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, POSSIBLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2000. 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.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.