NHTSA recall 06V465000
Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Triumph Sprint ST 1050 and 1 more
Reported Dec 4, 20061,913 vehicles affectedTRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTDBuilt Nov 1, 2004 – Nov 30, 2006
The defect
On certain motorcycles, the rear drag link-through bolt may bend and, if not replaced or overloaded, may fracture causing the rear tire to contact the underside of the rear mudguard.
The risk
This could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will install a higher grade nut than the original arrangement and a single-through sleeve (the original design included 3 separate sleeves). the recall began on january 5, 2007. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.