TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 93 MY 2008 SPEED TRIPLE MOTORCYCLES.

Make / Models :           Model/Build Years:     
     TRIUMPH / SPEED TRIPLE       2008
 
Manufacturer : TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr's Report Date : JUL 01, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V310000  N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A 
 
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 93

Summary:
TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 93 MY 2008 SPEED TRIPLE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO IMPROPER MACHINING OF THE HANDLEBAR RISER, THE HANDLEBAR MAY SLIP IN THE CLAMPS.

Consequence:
THIS SLIPPAGE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRECTLY MACHINED HANDLE RISERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8782. 

Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.