SuspensionRecall 08V-457 · 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD recall 08V-457 covers 372 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V457000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 372 MY 2008 SPRINT ST MOTORCYCLES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SINGLE BOLT THAT IS USED IN THE 3 POSITIONS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND FRACTURE. THE BOLTS INVOLVED ARE THE (1) DRAG LINK TO DROP LINK BOLT, (2) DRAG LINK TO FRAME BOLT, AND (3) DROP LINK TO REAR SUSPENSION UNIT BOLT.
The risk
THE HEAD OF THE BOLT MAY DETACH CAUSING THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY TO COME APART RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR SUSPENSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD THE 3 BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM WITH NEW BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 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 February 1, 2008 to April 30, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.