Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
0
End Date Of Manufacturing
0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
10366
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20121011
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Report Received Date
20120912
Record Creation Date
20120912
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.
Consequence Summary
If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury.
Corrective Summary
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
Recall Notes
Owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.