Triumph Suspension Recall 00V043000 (137 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles. The final drive chain side plate was not hardened correctly.

The risk

This chain could fracture causing a loss of drive to the rear wheel.

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAINS.

Contacts

Triumph has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Triumph dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V043000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2000 Triumph Speed Triple	0	3	D
2000 Triumph Sprint RS	3	4	F
2000 Triumph Sprint ST	3	4	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2000 Triumph Speed Triple

2000 Triumph Sprint RS

2000 Triumph Sprint ST

Questions

Is the 00V043000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 00V043000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 00V043000 announced?

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES reported it to NHTSA on February 16, 2000. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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