Triumph Sprint St: Accessory Rack May Cause Instability If Overloaded

Recall Summary Triumph is recalling approximately 8,474 Sprint ST and Tiger motorcycles because the luggage rack may not move laterally enough, which could affect motorcycle stability if ridden at speeds well above 80 mph with accessories loaded on the rack. The company will inspect affected motorcycles to confirm the rack has adequate lateral movement.

Recalling firm
TRIUMPH
Product
Vehicles: TRIUMPH SPRINT ST, TRIUMPH TIGER. Units affected: 8,474
Reason
It has been identified that the luggage top carriage may have insufficient lateral movement. Should this be the case the stability of the machine might be affected if ridden with the accessories fitted at speeds far in excess of the 80 mph/130kph limit warning. Remedy: Recalled machines will be checked to ensure that the carriage has sufficient lateral movement.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2007-12-06
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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