NHTSA recall 08V624000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Triumph Thruxton
Reported Nov 26, 200887 vehicles affectedTRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTDBuilt May 1, 2008 – Jul 31, 2008
The defect
Triumph IS recalling 87 my 2008-2009 thruxton motorcycles. the installed front brake caliper bracket bolts may be too short, reducing thread engagement of the bolts into the brake caliper bracket.
The risk
The brake caliper may become loose or separated resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, loss control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Triumph will replace these bolts. the recall began on december 12, 2008. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.