2006 Triumph Speed Triple recall: rear
Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd reported this safety recall on March 10, 2008. It covers about 265 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 265
- reported
- Mar 10, 2008
- owners notified
- Apr 11, 2008
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Triumph is recalling 265 my 2008 street triple motorcycles. The rear suspension unit (rsu) damping performance is controlled by a mixture of gas and oil contained within the unit. This mixture is kept inside the unit by control oil/gas seals. If the seals become damaged, the mixture will escape.
- Risk
- Once the mixture has escaped the rsu, the rear suspension will lose it damping ability. The rear suspension will be controlled only by the action of the coil spring also attached to the rsu.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rsu on affected motorcycles. The recall began on april 11, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.
Recall number 08V116000
Affected vehicles
- Triumph Speed Triple 2006 2006
Questions about recall 08V116000
Is there a recall on the 2006 Triumph Speed Triple rear?
Yes. Recall 08V116000, reported on March 10, 2008, covers about 265 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V116000?
Dealers will replace the rsu on affected motorcycles. The recall began on april 11, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.
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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