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RE: [ST] Re: 2002 SPRINT ST - REAR AXLE WARNING
- Subject: RE: [ST] Re: 2002 SPRINT ST - REAR AXLE WARNING
- From: "Rick & Joyce" <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 11:14:04 -0800
Bil wrote:
> Was there any way to identify the offending/recalled bearings published,
or
> anything of an inspection procedure with that recall?
I found the following at:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm
The same recall did not show up for '03 models.
Make : TRIUMPH Model : SPRINT ST Year : 2002
Manufacturer : TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V242000 Recall Date : SEP 10, 2002
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1557
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy:
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.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
- --Rick in Oregon
'01 Sprint ST
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