Defect Description For Recall
Triumph Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Sprint Gt, Tiger 800 And Tiger 800 Xc Motorcycles Manufactured From June 2010 Through June 2011. The Top Box Locking Handle Is Missing A Clip On The Locking Mechanism And Thus It Is Possible That The Top Box May Detach From The Machine.
Make Of Vehicle
TRIUMPH
Model Of Vehicle
TIGER 800
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V393000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Top Box Falls From The Motorcycle, It Could Strike Another Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Fitment Clip Part To The Top Box Locking Handle Spindle To Align The Rack And Pinion Mechanism To Prevent Disengagement. The Safety Recall Began On September 2, 2011. Owners May Contact Triumph Customer Service Department At 1-678-539-8782.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20100901
End Of Manufacture
20110630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
134
Date Owners Notified
20110902
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Date Report Received
20110802
Make Campaign Number
RM2011/015