Recalls for 1999 Triumph Sprint St

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Posted on: 1999-04-20
Description
Vehicle description: motorcycles.  Oil can leak from between the crankcase halves.

Consequence
This can result in oil spillage forward of the rear tire and could, in some cases, cause vehicle instability.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the lower crankcase bolts.

Notes
Owner notification began april 19, 1999.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ttriumph at 1-678-854-2010.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2004-04-20
Description
On certain motorcycles, the fuel connector linking each of the feed and return fuel hoses to the fuel pump mounting plate may fracture following in-service handling.  

Consequence
Fuel could escape from the fractured body of the connector onto the engine or side of the bike.  Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the connector.  The recall began on july 30, 2004.  Owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).