Triumph Recall 99V016000: Wheels
NHTSA recall 99V016000 · announced January 29, 1999 · filed by Triumph Motorcycles · 212 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES BUILT WITH 19" FRONT WHEELS. THE FRONT INNER TUBE LOCATED IN THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN DEFORM CAUSING LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE.
The risk
LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE FRONT TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 1999.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.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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.