Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 08V-310 · 2008 Triumph Speed Triple
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD recall 08V-310 covers 93 2008 Triumph Speed Triple for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V310000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 93 MY 2008 SPEED TRIPLE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO IMPROPER MACHINING OF THE HANDLEBAR RISER, THE HANDLEBAR MAY SLIP IN THE CLAMPS.
The risk
IF THE HANDLEBARS CLIP, LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE COULD RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRECTLY MACHINED HANDLE RISERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8782.
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.
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 March 1, 2008 to April 30, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.