2008 TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 08V145000 on 03/27/2008
- Component:
- Equipment:other:labels
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/2007 - 01/30/2008
- Affected:
- 356
- Defect:
- Triumph is recalling 356 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and part 567, "certification." the certification label, located on the left front frame tube, includes incorrect information regarding tire sizes and pressures, as well as an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).
- Consequence:
- An owner may under-inflate the front tire if using the incorrect information. under-inflation may cause a tire to slip or come off the rim causing a loss of control which could result in a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a new certification label. the recall began on april 23, 2008. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.
- Notes:
- Triumph recall no. 392.customers 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 to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V686000 on 12/23/2008
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/2008 - 04/29/2008
- Affected:
- 8
- Defect:
- Triumph is recalling 8 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles. there could be a missing weld on the back of the pannier rail.
- Consequence:
- The pannier rail may, after time, be weakened leading to a full fracture of the rail and possible loss of pannier and rail from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the pannier rail. all motorcycles have been repaired.
- Notes:
- Customers 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 to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 09T004000 on 03/30/2009
- Component:
- Tires
- Affected:
- 1,018
- Defect:
- Bridgestone americas tire operation (bridgestone) is recalling 1,018 bridgestone exedra g850 g motorcycle tires, size 180/70r16 77h, sold as original equipment for my 2008 and 2009 triumph rocket iii touring motorcycles. the motorcycle to which these tires are applied develops very high torque and can cause torque-induced degradation in a body ply which may result in innerliner cracking that may lead to a slow leak in the rear tire. this condition does not affect the front tire.
- Consequence:
- The affected tires may begin to vibrate at moderate speeds. continued use of a tire with this condition could lead to a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Bridgestone is working with triumph to notify owners and the defective tires will be replaced free of charge. in addition, the front tire will be replaced free of charge due to the matching requirements of the motorcycle. the safety recall began on april 21, 2009. owners may contact bridgestone toll-free at 1-800-465-1904.
- Notes:
- 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 to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2008 TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING TSBs (8)
- Bulletin:
- SB-402
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Triumph motorcycle: bridgestone tires: recall action notice. motorcycles may have a potential problem with the bridgestone exedra g850 rear tyre. dealers are requested to remove front and rear wheels and replace the tyres with the metzeler
- Bulletin:
- TSB-108
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Triumph motorcycles: models daytona 675, rocket iii, rocket ii classic, rocket iii touring, speed triple 1050, sprint 1050, sprint 1050 abs, tiger 1050, tiger 1050 abs, street triple, street triple r and daytona 955 from 2002.
- Bulletin:
- TB-104
- Component:
- 034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Summary:
- Triumph motorcycle: headers discolouration, camshaft cover, horn, brake caliper sliding pin greasing, camshaft cap ladder bolts tightening sequence, oil pressure relief valve, new coolant, warning labels, engine control module (ecm) bracke
- Bulletin:
- SMT-COM02-07FEBR
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Dealer notice announcing that technical news 171 is now available.
- Bulletin:
- SMT-TN 159 1 Oct
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
- Bulletin:
- SMT-TN 160 1 Nov
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Technical service bulletin 160 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. instructions relate to frame bolt tightening sequence, new harness and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, panniers, instrument pack wa
- Bulletin:
- SMT-Com01-23Janu
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Dealer notice announcing that diagnostic software 2018-1 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- Bulletin:
- SMTCom0102Aug201
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Dealer notice announcing that diagnostic software 2018-7 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
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