NHTSA Recall 13V032000
Filed by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.. Component: Wheels. Reported 2013-01-29. An estimated 250 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
Risk
Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.