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Triumph has found a machining error that’s creating a vulnerability in some of their front fork caps.
Recall history and related concerns
According to the NHTSA’s official Safety Recall Report, the first service warranty claim came from China back in mid-July.
By late August, two more claims had been archived from China; this led Triumph to begin their investigation on what was causing the continual claims.
Somewhere between January and when the Quality Department submitted their findings on February 24th of this year, Triumph came to the realization that detaching front fork caps were a result of a threading problem.
Here’s an excerpt from the recall below:
| Due to incorrectly machined threads, the front fork caps may strip and detach from the fork outer tube.
Front fork cap detachment can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.” – Part 573 Safety Recall Report #24V-109 (NHTSA) |
Which of Triumph’s bikes are affected by this recall?
The threading problem has purportedly affected Trident 660 and Tiger 660s from Triumph’s 2023 ranges, with the following VIN numbers (non-sequential) written for each model:
2023 Trident 660
Begin : SMTL10UL5PTBC4997
End : SMTL10UL7PTBC9814
2023 Tiger Sport 660
Begin: SMTL20UL7PTBC6585
End : SMTL20UL9PTBD2372
What is Triumph’s solution to the faulty component?
Triumph will, of course, be recommending that all affected riders get their bike into an eligible dealership for the requisite repairs, which will be free of charge.
Dealers were notified around February 23rd, with owners having to wait until the day after tomorrow (February 28) before their notice goes out/arrives (dates are estimated and not exact).
What can I do about this recall?
Should you find yourself affected by this recall and wish to do your own homework, feel free to contact either Triumph’s Customer Service or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at the following contact points:
Triumph Customer ServiceTelephone #:1-678-854-2010 Manufacturer Recall #: SRAN 617 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety HotlineTelephone #: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) Recall #: 24V-109 |
Do you know someone who might be affected by this recall?