Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 22, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRIUMPH/MAIN FRAME WELD FRACTURES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT IMPACT, WELD FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON THE MAIN FRAME IN THE HEAD STOCK AREA.

NHTSA ID: 97V164000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 297

Consequence Summary:

THIS MAIN FRAME SHOULD NOT FRACTURE BUT BEND AFTER AN IMPACT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FRAMES WITH NEWLY MANUFACTURED FRAMES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 27, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRIUMPH/FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE

THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE DOES NOT FULLY SEAL THE FUEL TANK ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ONTO THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ID: 97V060000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 375

Consequence Summary:

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL RUBBER SEAL WITH A REVISED SEAL THAT HAS METAL INSERTS SO THE PLATE CANNOT BE OVERTORQUED AND TO MORE EVENLY SPREAD THE LOAD ACROSS THE FACE OF THE SEAL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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