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2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple recall: steering

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd reported this safety recall on September 10, 2014. It covers about 1,368 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,368
reported
Sep 10, 2014
owners notified
Nov 7, 2014

Steering

What is wrong
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with ABS. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen.
Risk
If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1‑678‑854‑2010. Triumph's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 501.

Recall number 14V548000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V548000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple steering?

Yes. Recall 14V548000, reported on September 10, 2014, covers about 1,368 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V548000?

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1‑678‑854‑2010. Triumph's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 501.

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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