ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING AS FITTED ONLY TO CERTAIN SINGLE SIDED SWINGING ARM MOTORCYCLES CAN DETERIORATE AND SEIZE CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK-UP.
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. – TRIUMPH/REAR WHEEL BEARING
| Report Received Date | 09/10/2002 |
| NHTSA ID | 02V242000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1557 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=02V242000) |
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