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2010 Triumph Thunderbird recall: equipment

Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd reported this safety recall on May 10, 2011. It covers about 1,955 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,955
reported
May 10, 2011
owners notified
Jun 15, 2011

Equipment

What is wrong
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2010 thunderbird and thunderbird ABS motorcycles manufactured from september 2009 through august 2010. These motorcycles were built with an incompatible thread locker/screw combination at the front fender mounting.
Risk
The screws may work loose and the screw heads can contact the side wall of the front tire, leading to tire deflation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new screws, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1‑678‑539‑8782.

Recall number 11V277000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V277000

Is there a recall on the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird equipment?

Yes. Recall 11V277000, reported on May 10, 2011, covers about 1,955 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V277000?

Dealers will install new screws, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department 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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