Triumph is Recalling 3,799 Motorcycles due to a Manufacturing Error

[The Seeker]

WASHINGTON D.C. – March 29, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

Report Receipt Date: MAR 22, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V104000
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,799

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

TRIUMPHDAYTONA 675 2012-2013
TRIUMPHSPEED TRIPLE 2012-2013
TRIUMPHSTREET TRIPLE 2012-2013
TRIUMPHTIGER 800 2012-2013

Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

SUMMARY: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.

CONSEQUENCE: If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Link: http://motorsportsnewswire.wordpres...torcycles-due-to-a-manufacturing-error-36166/

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[CarlS]

I know some guys have had trouble with their turns signal stems breaking for no apparent reason on the Tiger 800's. Triumph has replaced them under warranty and some of the replacements have broken. I am glad to see the cause has been identified and will be corrected. My 800 XC falls in that range; but I have had no trouble with mine. If I get notified, I will have mine replaced.

 

[The Seeker]

They will be replacing the stalks with 6" steel I-beams!

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[CarlS]

That might survive!

 

[nkdfun]

One of mine broke coming back from a trip one night. I felt something hit my knee but I didn't think anything of it. Then at a rest stop I noticed that the turn signal was hanging down by its wires. At first I was pissed because earlier I had parked correctly next to a Harley that wasn't parked correctly and I might have been closer than he liked so I thought that he may have broken it on purpose. But then later I thought about the slap on my knee and then though I had hit a bird with my turn signal at speed. I bought a replacement but didn't think it should have broken that easily. I mean, will they break every time I take a fall? So the last time I was at the dealer they said there is a recall and they had four in stock, so I had them replaced.

I will call Triumph and see if they will reimburse me for the one I replaced out-of-pocket.

 

[CarlS]

Glad to hear you got them replaced. I will have the dealer check my VIN next time I am in the area.