Broken spoke/tire deflation

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Triumph vehicles. Closed 19 September 2006.

Investigation
PE06019
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
17 May 2006
Closed
19 September 2006

What NHTSA investigated

This pe was opened on the basis of 6 owner allegations concerning rear wheel spoke breakage with resulting rear tire inner-tube puncturing.no crashes were or have been alleged.after gathering information concerning this issue from subject vehicle owners, triumph dealers, and triumph motorcycles ltd, we find no defect trend currently exists concerning this subject.should circumstances change as a result of our continued monitoring, we will take appropriate action.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further actio if warranted by the circumstances.

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
TriumphBONNEVILLE2001–2006

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.