2005 Triumph Rocket III recall: driveshaft
Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd reported this safety recall on January 7, 2005. It covers about 1,994 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,994
- reported
- Jan 7, 2005
- owners notified
- Jan 25, 2005
- related complaints
- 5
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, damage to the oil seal occurred during final assembly. Once damaged some of the oil in the drive unit could escape past the seal.
- Risk
- If undetected the final drive unit could run low of oil and seize causing the rear wheel to lockup, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the final drive unit. The recall began on january 25, 2005. Owners may contact triumph at 678‑854‑2010.
Recall number 05V004000
Affected vehicles
- Triumph Rocket III 2005 2005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 05V004000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Triumph Rocket III driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 05V004000, reported on January 7, 2005, covers about 1,994 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V004000?
Dealers will replace the final drive unit. The recall began on january 25, 2005. Owners may contact triumph at 678‑854‑2010.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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