NHTSA Recall 99V083000
Filed by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 1999-04-15. An estimated 1,198 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. OIL CAN LEAK FROM BETWEEN THE CRANKCASE HALVES.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN OIL SPILLAGE FORWARD OF THE REAR TIRE AND COULD, IN SOME CASES, CAUSE VEHICLE INSTABILITY.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CRANKCASE BOLTS.
Manufacturer campaign number: 259
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 19, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TTRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).