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HighNHTSA·11V277000·Announced 2011-05-10

Triumph Recalls 2010 Thunderbird Motorcycles Due to Front Fender Screw Defect

Triumph is recalling 2010 Thunderbird motorcycles because front fender screws may loosen and contact the tire, causing deflation and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where tire deflation increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd is recalling certain model year 2010 Thunderbird and Thunderbird ABS motorcycles manufactured between September 2009 and August 2010. The recall addresses a defect where an incompatible thread locker and screw combination was used at the front fender mounting.

The defect may cause the screws to work loose, allowing the screw heads to contact the sidewall of the front tire. This contact can lead to tire deflation, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will install new screws free of charge to correct the issue. The safety recall was expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact Triumph Customer Service at 1-678-539-8782 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,955

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • THUNDERBIRD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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