Triumph Rocket Iii Touring (2008) – 08V686000

Defect Description For Recall

Triumph Is Recalling 8 My 2008 Rocket Iii Touring Motorcycles. There Could Be A Missing Weld On The Back Of The Pannier Rail.

Make Of Vehicle

TRIUMPH

Model Of Vehicle

ROCKET III TOURING

Year

2008

Recall Campaign Number

08V686000

Component Description

Structure

Effect Of Defect

The Pannier Rail May, After Time, Be Weakened Leading To A Full Fracture Of The Rail And Possible Loss Of Pannier And Rail From The Motorcycle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Pannier Rail. All Motorcycles Have Been Repaired.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd

Start Of Manufacture

20080301

End Of Manufacture

20080430

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

8

Date Owners Notified

20081217

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.

Date Report Received

20081219

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard