Recall 08V145000: 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring

Report received

Mar 26, 2008

Manufacturer

Triumph motorcycles america ltd

Potentially affected

356vehicles

Model years

2008

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

Triumph is recalling 356 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and part 567, "certification." the certification label, located on the left front frame tube, includes incorrect information regarding tire sizes and pressures, as well as an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).

Possible consequence

An owner may under-inflate the front tire if using the incorrect information. Under-inflation may cause a tire to slip or come off the rim causing a loss of control which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new certification label. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.

Affected model years

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

• 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring5 complaints