2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 recall: suspension
Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd reported this safety recall on September 10, 2008. It covers about 372 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 372
- reported
- Sep 10, 2008
- owners notified
- Sep 24, 2008
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Triumph is recalling 372 my 2008 sprint st motorcycles. There is a possibility that the single bolt that is used in the 3 positions on the rear suspension drag link assembly can become brittle and fracture. The bolts involved are the (1) drag link to drop link bolt, (2) drag link to frame bolt, and (3) drop link to rear suspension unit bolt.
- Risk
- The head of the bolt may detach causing the drag link assembly to come apart resulting in loss of rear suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and discard the 3 bolts and replace them with new bolts. The recall began on september 24, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1‑678‑539‑8782.
Recall number 08V457000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 08V457000
Is there a recall on the 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 suspension?
Yes. Recall 08V457000, reported on September 10, 2008, covers about 372 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V457000?
Dealers will remove and discard the 3 bolts and replace them with new bolts. The recall began on september 24, 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.
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