RE: [ST] tank connector recall...finally

[peter.chittum@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

This really strikes me as a PR embarrassment for Triumph. Look at the number of models and years covered in this recall. Basically every motorcycle from every single 955i Triumph ever built. 

I love my Triumph, my connector was replaced under warranty, but this is just one of the stupidest things this company has ever done! You have to wonder who was the number cruncher who staved off this recall for so long and what they were thinking. 

Peter Chittum
'01 BRG ST
San Jose, CA, USA 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> RXCOOP@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 11:15 AM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Cc: captainquack@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ST] tank connector recall...finally
> 
> 
> Recall Details
> ----------------
> 
> Make / Models : Model/Build Years: 
> TRIUMPH / DAYTONA 600 2004
> TRIUMPH / DAYTONA 955 1997-2004
> TRIUMPH / DAYTONA T595 1997-2004
> TRIUMPH / SPEED FOUR 2002-2004
> TRIUMPH / SPEED TRIPLE 1997-2004
> TRIUMPH / SPRINT RS 2000-2004
> TRIUMPH / SPRINT ST 1999-2004
> TRIUMPH / TIGER 1999-2004
> TRIUMPH / TT600 2000-2003
> 
> NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V156000 Recall Date : MAR 24, 2004 
> 
> Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, 
> LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 
> 
> Potential Number Of Units Affected : 18998 
> 
> Summary: 
> ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MALE FUEL CONNECTOR LINKING EACH 
> OF THE FEED AND 
> RETURN FUEL HOSES TO THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE MAY BE 
> FOUND TO CONTAIN A 
> FRACTURE FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE HANDLING. 
> 
> Consequence: 
> FUEL COULD ESCAPE FROM THE FRACTURED BODY OF THE CONNECTOR 
> ONTO THE ENGINE OR 
> SIDE OF THE BIKE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN 
> IGNITION SOURCE, CAN 
> RESULT IN A FIRE. 
> 
> Remedy: 
> DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS 
> EXPECTED TO BEGIN 
> DURING APRIL 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010. 
> 
> Notes: 
> CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC 
> SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONâ??
> S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). " 
> 
> thanks//////coop 
> 
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