1999 Triumph Tiger Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V156000
Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Manufactured Begin Date: September 22nd, 1998
Manufactured End Date: August 26th, 2003
Date of Owner Notification: July 30th, 2004

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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 Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.

Recall 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).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V083000
Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 259
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1998
Manufactured End Date: March 31st, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: April 19th, 1999

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. OIL CAN LEAK FROM BETWEEN THE CRANKCASE HALVES.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN OIL SPILLAGE FORWARD OF THE REAR TIRE AND COULD, IN SOME CASES, CAUSE VEHICLE INSTABILITY.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CRANKCASE BOLTS.

Recall 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).