| Recall Date: |
JUN 02, 2004 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER |
| Units Affected: |
2792
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 02, 2004
Model Affected:
2003 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER
Summary
ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, UNDER CERTAIN ASSEMBLY CONDITIONS, THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CABLE TO THE STARTER MOTOR MAY COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE OIL COOLER RETURN PIPE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE INSULATION ON THE STARTER CABLE TO DEGRADE.
Consequence
SHOULD THE STARTER MOTOR CABLE INSULATION BECOME WORN, A 12-VOLT ELECTRICAL SHORT WOULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR NOT ALLOWING THE MOTORCYCLE TO START.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL EXAMINE THE CABLE FOR SIGNS OF CONTACT WITH THE OIL COOLER PIPE. THE CABLE WILL BE RE-POSITIONED. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
Units Affected:
2792
Notes
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD
| Recall Date: |
DEC 11, 2003 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Model Affected: |
TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER |
| Units Affected: |
5148
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 11, 2003
Model Affected:
2003 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS DROPPED ONTO THE LEFT SIDE, AIR MAY ENTER THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR.
Consequence
IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE REAR BRAKE MAY NOT OPERATE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
Units Affected:
5148
Notes
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD 329/330
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