Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TRIUMPH
Model Of Vehicle
THRUXTON
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V624000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
The Brake Caliper May Become Loose Or Separated Resulting In Reduced Brake EffeCTIveness, Loss Control Of The Motorcycle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Triumph Will Replace These Bolts. The Recall Began On December 12, 2008. Owners May Contact Triumph At 1-678-539-8782.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20080501
End Of Manufacture
20080731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
87
Date Owners Notified
20081212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Date Report Received
20081126