Recalls for 2013 Triumph Daytona 675

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Posted on: 2013-03-22
Description
Triumph motorcycles (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 daytona 675, street triple, speed triple, and tiger 800 motorcycles.  Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.

Consequence
If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.  

Corrective Action
Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge.  The recall began on march 26, 2013.  Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

Posted on: 2013-07-23
Description
Triumph motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 street triple and street triple r motorcycles manufactured in july 2012; and model year 2012-2013 daytona 675 and daytona 675 r motorcycles manufactured september 2012 through june 2013.  Due to a manufacturing error, the anti-lock brake system (abs) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.

Consequence
The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the abs modulator, free of charge.  The recall began during august 2013.  Owners may contact triumph at 1-888-283-5288.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.