OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V108000
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Reported May 1, 1979 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES
Summary
THE INNERBEADED EDGE OF THE REAR FENDER DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIRE CLEARANCE WHEN THE REAR SUSPENSION IS FULLY DEPRESSED.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
OWNER IS ADVISED TO PULL FENDER TO PRECLUDE INTERFERENCE WITH TIRE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BODY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, HEAVY PRESSURE ON REARSUSPENSION MAY CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE RESULTING IN SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE. THIS MAYCAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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