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Re: [ST] Recall on ST '01 and '02 rear wheel bearings



In a previous email, Joni Larned stated:
> Anyone know anything about this recall?

You gotta dig but it is on the NHSTA site:
SEARCH TYPE :  	 VEHICLE
YEAR : 	2001
Make : 	TRIUMPH
Model : SPRINT ST
Type : 	ANY

Make : TRIUMPH  	Model : SPRINT ST  	Year : 2001
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).


-- 
Steve Lawler
Verona, NJ, USA

2001 Sprint ST "Blue Devil"

"There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full."
             -- Henry Kissinger
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