2006–2007 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 & 2006–2007 Triumph Sprint ST ABS recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motorcycles, the rear drag link-through bolt may bend and, if not replaced or overloaded, may fracture causing the rear tire to contact the underside of the rear mudguard.
💥 The risk
This could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install a higher grade nut than the original arrangement and a single-through sleeve (the original design included 3 separate sleeves). The recall began on january 5, 2007. Owners may 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
- 06V465000
- Manufacturer
- TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
- Vehicles affected
- 1,913
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 5, 2007
- Built
- Nov 1, 2004 – Nov 30, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.