Triumph Speed Triple: Possible Fracture Of The Final Drive Chain
Triumph is recalling 510 motorcycles (Speed Triple, Sprint ST, and Sprint RS models) because the final drive chain may fracture due to a manufacturing defect in the heat treatment process. If the chain breaks while riding, the motorcycle could lose power and become unstable. The manufacturer will replace the drive chain with a properly manufactured one.
- Recalling firm
- TRIUMPH
- Product
- Vehicles: TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, TRIUMPH SPRINT ST, TRIUMPH SPRINT RS. Units affected: 510
- Reason
- Due to an inappropriate heat treatment being applied during the manufacturing process a possibility exists that the final drive chain may fracture whilst the motorcycle is in use. Should failure occur loss of drive and possibly motorcycle instability may result. Remedy: Recall all affected motorcycles for the fitment of a quality controlled replacement drive chain.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2000-02-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/84466fe3-a609-4132-af8d-f9800427ed4c