Rear: springsRecall 75V-040 · 1975 Norton Commando
NORTON/TRIUMPH CORP. recall 75V-040 covers 2,049 1975 Norton Commando for a rear: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
NORTON CAMPAIGN NO RECALL.POSSIBILITY THAT EXCESS WELD BUILDUP ON THESUSPENSION UNIT BODY LOWER SEAM WELD MAY FOUL THE REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE CALIPERMOUNTING BRACKET.SUCH CONTACT WOULD NULLIFY THE ISOLATING EFFECT OF THE LOWERMOUNTING RUBBER BUSHING, PLACING AN UNDUE STRAIN ON THE LOWER MOUNTING FERRULEAND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN ULTIMATE FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDINSTALLING NEW SPACER WASHER ON THE SUSPENSION PIVOT BOLT).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.