Triumph recalls 2005-09 Sprint ST 1050s

Triumph says there’s insufficient space between the tail guard and the exhuast system on 2005-09 Triumph Sprint ST 1050s. This can allow the tail guard to overheat. Triumph says they will repair the bikes free of charge. The recall notice is below.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): TRIUMPH / SPRINT ST 1050 2005-2009 Manufacturer: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 29, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V378000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2849

Summary: TRIUMPH IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 SPRINT ST 1050 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE REAR SUSPENSION DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY IN THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A FRACTURE, PART OF THE SUSPENSION WILL DROP CAUSING THE REAR TIRE MUDGUARD TO CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: TRIUMPH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8777.

Notes: TRUIMPH’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SB 403. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TOHTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV [2] .