Triumph Recall 97V164000: Structure, Frame And Members
NHTSA recall 97V164000 · announced September 22, 1997 · filed by Triumph Motorcycles · 297 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT IMPACT, WELD FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON THE MAIN FRAME IN THE HEAD STOCK AREA.
The risk
THIS MAIN FRAME SHOULD NOT FRACTURE BUT BEND AFTER AN IMPACT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FRAMES WITH NEWLY MANUFACTURED FRAMES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPHAT 1-678-854-2010.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.