Recall 08V457000: 2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Report received

Sep 10, 2008

Manufacturer

Triumph motorcycles america ltd

Potentially affected

372vehicles

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 372 my 2008 sprint st motorcycles. There is a possibility that the single bolt that is used in the 3 positions on the rear suspension drag link assembly can become brittle and fracture. The bolts involved are the (1) drag link to drop link bolt, (2) drag link to frame bolt, and (3) drop link to rear suspension unit bolt.

Possible consequence

The head of the bolt may detach causing the drag link assembly to come apart resulting in loss of rear suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and discard the 3 bolts and replace them with new bolts. The recall began on september 24, 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 Sprint ST 10501 complaints