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NHTSA 02V242📅 Sep 16, 2002

2001–2002 Triumph Daytona & 2001–2002 Triumph Daytona Centennial + 2 more recall: wheels

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V242000
Manufacturer
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES
Vehicles affected
1,557
Component
WHEELS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 19, 2002
Built
Mar 1, 2001 – Mar 31, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V242 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V242?

2001–2002 Triumph Daytona & 2001–2002 Triumph Daytona Centennial + 2 more. 1,557 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Triumph dealer to book the free repair.