Check a VIN

2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring recall: labels

Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd reported this safety recall on March 26, 2008. It covers about 356 vehicles.

vehicles affected
356
reported
Mar 26, 2008
owners notified
Apr 23, 2008

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Triumph is recalling 356 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and part 567, "certification." the certification label, located on the left front frame tube, includes incorrect information regarding tire sizes and pressures, as well as an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).
Risk
An owner may under-inflate the front tire if using the incorrect information. Under-inflation may cause a tire to slip or come off the rim causing a loss of control which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new certification label. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1‑678‑539‑8782.

Recall number 08V145000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V145000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring labels?

Yes. Recall 08V145000, reported on March 26, 2008, covers about 356 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V145000?

Dealers will install a new certification label. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1‑678‑539‑8782.

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.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Triumph Rocket III Touring?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history