NHTSA recall 08V457000
Suspension
Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Reported Sep 10, 2008372 vehicles affectedTRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTDBuilt Feb 1, 2008 – Apr 30, 2008
The defect
Triumph IS recalling 372 my 2008 sprint st motorcycles. there IS a possibility that the single bolt that IS used in the 3 positions on the rear suspension drag link assembly can become brittle and fracture. the bolts involved are the (1) drag link to drop link bolt, (2) drag link to frame bolt, and (3) drop link to rear suspension unit bolt.
The risk
The head of the bolt may detach causing the drag link assembly to come apart resulting in loss of rear suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will remove and discard the 3 bolts and replace them with new bolts. the recall began on september 24, 2008. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.