NHTSA recall 05V004000
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Triumph Rocket III
Reported Jan 7, 20051,994 vehicles affectedTRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTDBuilt Jun 1, 2004 – Oct 24, 2004
The defect
On certain motorcycles, damage to the oil seal occurred during final assembly. once damaged some of the oil in the drive unit could escape past the seal.
The risk
If undetected the final drive unit could run low of oil and seize causing the rear wheel to lockup, which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the final drive unit. the recall began on january 25, 2005. owners may contact triumph at 678-854-2010.