Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd Models:  Triumph Speedmaster, 2003-2004 Number Potentially Involved:  2,792 Dates of Manufacture:  June 2001 – March 2004 Defect:  On certain motorcycles, the electrical power supply cable to the starter motor may come into direct contact with the oil cooler return pipe due to improper assembly. This could cause the insulation on the starter cable to degrade. Should ... Read More »

Year: 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V164 Component: LACK OF A LOCK WASHER AND LOCTITE IN THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,098 Dates of Manufacture: August 2003 – March 2004 Summary: On certain motorcycles, a screw may become loose in the handlebar control due to the lack of a lock washer and loctite. This could cause the ... Read More »

Year: K SERIES: 2001 – 2004, R SERIES: 2000 – 2002, 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V028000 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 39,000 Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE O-RING CONTAINED WITHIN THE FUEL LINE QUICK-DISCONNECT COUPLING COULD BECOME DAMAGED. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM INVOLVING CRIMP-TYPE HOSE CLAMPS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A ... Read More »

Year: 2000,2001 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V486000 Component: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 680 Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE GEARBOX SHIFT SLEEVES FOR ENGAGEMENT OF 3RD TO 6TH GEARS CAN FRACTURE UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN USE. Consequence: SHOULD SUCH A FRACTURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLES REAR WHEEL CAN SUDDENLY STOP TURNING OR LOCK, RESULTING IN ... Read More »

Year: 2000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V487000 Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 64 Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER EXTENDED RUNNING SPEEDS NEAR THE ENGINES REVOLUTION LIMIT, THE ENGINES CONNECTING ROD BOLTS CAN FAIL. Consequence: SHOULD SUCH A FAILURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLES ENGINE CAN SUDDENLY STOP TURNING OR LOCK, REQUIRING THE OPERATOR TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH ... Read More »

Year: : Victory V92C: 1999-2001, Victory V92SC: 2000-2001, Victory V92DC: 2001 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V336 (Polaris/Victory Recall No. V-03-05) Component: Sidestand Spring and Frame Rail Bracket Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9,120 Summary: On certain motorcycles, the sidestand spring and/or the pin used to attach the spring to the frame may be damaged, allowing unintended deployment of the sidestand, ... Read More »

Year: 2002-2003 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V350 Component: Frame Welds Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8,196 Summary: On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack. Consequence: The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower ... Read More »

On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank mount may have been improperly welded. Read More »

Indian has Recalled the 2002-2003 Chief and Vintage Chief Read More »