The issue
On certain motorcycles, a loss of crankcase bolt torque resulting from a bolt plating change by the bolt manufacturer can cause motor oil to weep from between the crankcase halves forward of the rear wheel. This condition could cause vehicle instability which in turn could result in a crash or injury to the operator or bystanders. Correction: New crankcase bolts will be installed on affected motorcycles.
Description (français)
Sur certaines motocyclettes, une perte du couple de serrage des boulons du carter, consécutive à une modification du procédé de placage des boulons par le fabricant, peut faire en sorte que de l’huile suinte entre les deux moitiés du carter, juste en avant de la roue arrière, ce qui peut rendre le véhicule instable et causer une perte de contrôle qui risque de blesser le conducteur ou des tiers. Correction : Les boulons du carter devront être remplacés sur les motocyclettes visées.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Triumph Daytona 955I | 1999 |
| Triumph LEGEND | 1999 |
| Triumph NEW TIGER | 1999 |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 1999 |
| Triumph Sprint ST | 1999 |
| Triumph THUNDERBIRD SPORT | 1999 |
| Triumph Trophy 1200 | 1999 |
| Triumph TROPHY 900 | 1999 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Daytona 955I | 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| Triumph Legend | 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| Triumph Sprint ST | 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| Triumph Thunderbird Sport | 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| Triumph Trophy 1200 | 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| Triumph Trophy 900 | 1999 | 0 | 1 |