Triumph Recall 02V242000: Wheels

NHTSA recall 02V242000 · announced September 10, 2002 · filed by Triumph Motorcycles · 1,557 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING AS FITTED ONLY TO CERTAIN SINGLE SIDED SWINGING ARM MOTORCYCLES CAN DETERIORATE AND SEIZE CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK-UP.

The risk

THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2001 Triumph Daytona
• 2002 Triumph Daytona
• 2001 Triumph Daytona Centennial
• 2002 Triumph Daytona Centennial
• 2001 Triumph Speed Triple
• 2002 Triumph Speed Triple
• 2001 Triumph Sprint St
• 2002 Triumph Sprint St

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.