Motorcycle rear brake line pinching

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Triumph vehicles. Closed 14 June 2002.

Investigation
PE02015
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
8 February 2002
Closed
14 June 2002

What NHTSA investigated

The owner of a 2001 triumph trophy 1200 motorcycle contacted odi to report alleged pinching/abrading of the rear brake caliper hydraulic line by a saddlebag (luggage) carrier bolt during suspension movement.because odi receives few complaints from motorcycle owners we are opening this pe, prompted by this lone reprot, to ascertain the alleged failure's frequency/severity.since 1996, when it was first imported, triumph motorcycles, ltd. (triumph) has received no complaints regarding the alleged failure.a check with local dealers indicated that the problem reported was an isolated incident with no trending indicated.

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
TriumphTROPHY 12001995–2001

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.