Triumph Driveshaft Recall 05V004000 (1,994 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The 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.

The fix

Dealers will replace the final drive unit. The recall began on january 25, 2005. Owners may contact triumph at 678-854-2010.

Contacts

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.

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 05V004000.
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
2005 Triumph Rocket Iii	20	2	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2005 Triumph Rocket Iii

Questions

Is the 05V004000 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 05V004000?

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 05V004000 announced?

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES reported it to NHTSA on January 7, 2005. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Power train: driveshaft Triumph recall