NHTSA Recall 05V004000: Driveshaft (power train)
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,994 vehicles. It affects 2005 Triumph Rocket III.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V004000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | January 7, 2005 |
| Owner notification | January 25, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motorcycles, damage to the oil seal occurred during final assembly. Once damaged some of the oil in the drive unit could escape past the seal.
Safety risk
If undetected the final drive unit could run low of oil and seize causing the rear wheel to lockup, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the final drive unit. The recall began on january 25, 2005. Owners may contact triumph at 678-854-2010.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V004000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Triumph Rocket III | 2005 |
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.