Recall 05V004000: 2005 Triumph Rocket III

Report received

Jan 7, 2005

Manufacturer

Triumph motorcycles (america) ltd

Potentially affected

1,994vehicles

Model years

2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain motorcycles, damage to the oil seal occurred during final assembly. Once damaged some of the oil in the drive unit could escape past the seal.

Possible consequence

If undetected the final drive unit could run low of oil and seize causing the rear wheel to lockup, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the final drive unit. The recall began on january 25, 2005. Owners may contact triumph at 678-854-2010.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Triumph Rocket III20 complaints