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NHTSA Recall 03V525000: Master cylinder (service brakes)

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,148 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Triumph America.

5,148
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2003
owners notified (December 31)
NHTSA campaign03V525000
Manufacturer campaign329/330
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER
Report receivedDecember 11, 2003
Owner notificationDecember 31, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain motorcycles, if the motorcycle is dropped onto the left side, air may enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir.

Safety risk

If left unattended, the rear brake may not operate, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reposition the rear brake master cylinder reservoir. Owner notification began on december 31, 2003. Owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

Notes

Triumph recall no. 329/330.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V525000

Make and modelModel years
Triumph America2002, 2003, 2004
Triumph Speedmaster2002, 2003, 2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.