| Make / Models : |
| Model/Build Years: | | TRIUMPH / SPEED TRIPLE |
| 2006
| | Manufacturer : TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD | Mfr's Report Date : FEB 27, 2008 | | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V116000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 265 |
Summary:
 TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 265 Model Year 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. |
Consequence:
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.
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