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NHTSA Recall 04V496000: Suspension: rear

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,647 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Triumph Bonneville.

1,647
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
2004
owners notified (December 20)
NHTSA campaign04V496000
Manufacturer campaign353
ComponentSUSPENSION › REAR
Report receivedOctober 14, 2004
Owner notificationDecember 20, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain motorcycles, there may be a poor weld on the rear suspension unit body.

Safety risk

Failure of the rear suspension unit may compromise the stability of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear suspension units. The recall began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

Notes

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 04V496000

Make and modelModel years
Triumph Bonneville2004
Triumph Bonneville America2004
Triumph Bonneville Black2004
Triumph Bonneville T1002004
Triumph Speedmaster2004
Triumph Thruxton2004

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.