NHTSA Campaign 10V639000 — TRIUMPH SPRINT GT 2010 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Reference copy of an official recall record (no advice provided). Campaign: 10V639000. Vehicle: TRIUMPH SPRINT GT. Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V639000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | TRIUMPH SPRINT GT |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Manufacturer | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD |
Official summary
TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPRINT ST AND GT MOTORCYCLES. THE PLUG/DIPSTICK IS OF AN INCORRECT LENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE ACCURACY OF THE DIPSTICK FOR MEASURING ADEQUATE LEVELS OF OIL MAY BE COMPROMISED AND ADEQUATE OIL LEVELS MAY NOT BE MAINTAINED.
Official consequence
IN ADEQUATE OIL LEVELS MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE MAY TO SEIZE LEADING TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE OIL PLUG/DIPSTICK FITTED TO THE CLUTCH COVER. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE AT 678-539-8782.
Official notes
OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 87023 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V639000 |
| Make | TRIUMPH |
| Model | SPRINT GT |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Manufacturer Name | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2010-08-01 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-10-30 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 216 |
| Action Date | 2010-12-24 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. |
| Report Date | 2010-12-14 |
| Notification Date | 2010-12-22 |
| Official Summary | TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPRINT ST AND GT MOTORCYCLES. THE PLUG/DIPSTICK IS OF AN INCORRECT LENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE ACCURACY OF THE DIPSTICK FOR MEASURING ADEQUATE LEVELS OF OIL MAY BE COMPROMISED AND ADEQUATE OIL LEVELS MAY NOT BE MAINTAINED. |
| Official Consequence | IN ADEQUATE OIL LEVELS MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE MAY TO SEIZE LEADING TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Official Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE OIL PLUG/DIPSTICK FITTED TO THE CLUTCH COVER. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE AT 678-539-8782. |
| Official Notes / Contact | OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000038711001028803000000127 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |