Triumph Speedmaster: Possibility That The Starter Motor Power Supply Cable May Become Into Direct Contact With The Oil Cooler Return Pipe

Recall Summary Triumph is recalling 1,248 Speedmaster and America motorcycles because the starter motor power cable may touch the oil cooler return pipe during assembly, potentially causing an electrical short over time. The company will reposition the cable to fix the problem. The recall affects motorcycles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
TRIUMPH
Product
Vehicles: TRIUMPH SPEEDMASTER, TRIUMPH AMERICA. Units affected: 1,248
Reason
Under certain assembly conditions the electrical power supply cable to the Starter Motor may come into direct contact with the oil cooler return pipe. In time an electrical short may occur. Remedy: Recall affected machines and reposition Starter Motor supply cable.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2004-05-21
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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