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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V624📅 Dec 1, 2008

2008–2009 Triumph Thruxton recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Triumph is recalling 87 my 2008-2009 Thruxton motorcycles. The installed front brake caliper bracket bolts may be too short, reducing thread engagement of the bolts into the brake caliper bracket.

💥 The risk

The brake caliper may become loose or separated resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, loss control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Triumph will replace these bolts. The recall began on december 12, 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
08V624000
Manufacturer
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Vehicles affected
87
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 12, 2008
Built
May 1, 2008 – Jul 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may 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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 08V624 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 08V624?

2008–2009 Triumph Thruxton. 87 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.