Triumph Frame And Members Recall 97V164000 (297 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles. Following an accident impact, weld fractures can occur on the main frame in the head stock area.

The risk

This main frame should not fracture but bend after an impact.

The fix

Dealers will replace these frames with newly manufactured frames.

Contacts

Owner notification began october 1, 1997. Owners who take their motorcycles 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 1-800-424-9393.

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 97V164000.
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
1997 Triumph Triumph	3	1	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1997 Triumph Triumph

Questions

Is the 97V164000 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 97V164000?

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 97V164000 announced?

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES reported it to NHTSA on September 22, 1997. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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