Structure: bodyRecall 79V-108 · 1979 Triumph T1400
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES recall 79V-108 covers 1,863 1979 Triumph T1400 for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V108000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INNERBEADED EDGE OF THE REAR FENDER DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIRE CLEARANCE WHEN THE REAR SUSPENSION IS FULLY DEPRESSED.
The fix
OWNER IS ADVISED TO PULL FENDER TO PRECLUDE INTERFERENCE WITH TIRE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BODY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, HEAVY PRESSURE ON REARSUSPENSION MAY CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE RESULTING IN SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE. THIS MAYCAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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 January 1, 1979 to March 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.