NHTSA Campaign 13V223000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA campaign 13V223000 covers 1 year-make-model version listed here and concerns the fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly. The repair is free.
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD filed the report for 13V223000 with NHTSA on May 28, 2013; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 13V223000, NHTSA lists up to 513 potentially affected vehicles, built between September 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013.
The 13V223000 report reached NHTSA 2 months after the last affected vehicle was built.
Owner notification letters for 13V223000 were scheduled from June 7, 2013, 10 days after the report.
13V223000 covers 1 model from Triumph, model years 2013.
By potentially affected vehicles, 13V223000 ranks 21 of 28 Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD recalls on this site.
Besides 13V223000, Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD has 2 other recalls on the fuel system, gasoline on this site.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Trophy and Trophy SE motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through March 2013. The two layers used in the construction of the fuel tank may have failed to adhere, which may result in a fuel leak.
- The risk
- If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may also result in a fire.
- The fix
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-888-283-5288.
Reported May 28, 2013
Vehicles covered by 13V223000 (1)
Triumph (1)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 13V223000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: May 28, 2013. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted