Triumph Daytona 675 R recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 29, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. recalls 2014–2015 Triumph — 4 models

Recall number

15V255000

Brand / firm

Triumph

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 566 units

Why it was recalled

If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Daytona 675 R and Speed Triple R motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2014, to April 1, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.

What to do

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB524.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.