Defect Description For Recall
Triumph Is Recalling 356 My 2008 Rocket Iii Touring Motorcycles For Failing To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars,” And Part 567, “Certification.” The Certification Label, Located On The Left Front Frame Tube, Includes Incorrect Information Regarding Tire Sizes And Pressures, As Well As An Incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr).
Make Of Vehicle
TRIUMPH
Model Of Vehicle
ROCKET III TOURING
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V145000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
An Owner May Under-Inflate The Front Tire If Using The Incorrect Information. Under-Inflation May Cause A Tire To Slip Or Come Off The Rim Causing A Loss Of Control Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Certification Label. The Recall Began On April 23, 2008. Owners May Contact Triumph At 1-678-539-8782.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20070701
End Of Manufacture
20080131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
356
Date Owners Notified
20080423
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Date Report Received
20080326
Make Campaign Number
392
Part Number
567
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120