NHTSA Recall 08V145000: Labels (equipment)
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 356 vehicles. It affects 2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V145000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 392 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | March 26, 2008 |
| Owner notification | April 23, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Triumph is recalling 356 my 2008 rocket iii touring motorcycles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and part 567, "certification." the certification label, located on the left front frame tube, includes incorrect information regarding tire sizes and pressures, as well as an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).
Safety risk
An owner may under-inflate the front tire if using the incorrect information. Under-inflation may cause a tire to slip or come off the rim causing a loss of control which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new certification label. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.
Notes
Triumph recall no. 392.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 08V145000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Triumph Rocket III Touring | 2008 |
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.