2008 Triumph Speed Triple recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Triumph is recalling 93 my 2008 Speed Triple motorcycles. Due to improper machining of the handlebar riser, the handlebar may slip in the clamps.
💥 The risk
If the handlebars clip, loss of control of the motorcycle could result increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install correctly machined handle risers free of charge. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.
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
- 08V310000
- Manufacturer
- TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
- Vehicles affected
- 93
- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 8, 2008
- Built
- Mar 1, 2008 – Apr 30, 2008
- 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.