NHTSA Recall 08V116000: Suspension: rear
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 265 vehicles. It affects 2006 Triumph Speed Triple.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V116000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 390 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | March 10, 2008 |
| Owner notification | April 11, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Triumph is recalling 265 my 2008 street triple motorcycles. The rear suspension unit (rsu) damping performance is controlled by a mixture of gas and oil contained within the unit. This mixture is kept inside the unit by control oil/gas seals. If the seals become damaged, the mixture will escape.
Safety risk
Once the mixture has escaped the rsu, the rear suspension will lose it damping ability. The rear suspension will be controlled only by the action of the coil spring also attached to the rsu.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rsu on affected motorcycles. The recall began on april 11, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
Notes
Triumph recall no. 390.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 08V116000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Triumph Speed Triple | 2006 |
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.