Recall: 2008 Rocket III Touring - Wrong Certification Label

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Make / Models : Model/Build Years: TRIUMPH / ROCKET III TOURING 2008

Recall Number: 08V145000

Summary:TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 356 MY 2008 ROCKET III TOURING MOTORCYCLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," AND PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL, LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT FRAME TUBE, INCLUDES INCORRECT INFORMATION REGARDING TIRE SIZES AND PRESSURES, AS WELL AS AN INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).

Consequence:AN OWNER MAY UNDER-INFLATE THE FRONT TIRE IF USING THE INCORRECT INFORMATION. UNDER-INFLATION MAY CAUSE A TIRE TO SLIP OR COME OFF THE RIM CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy:DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 4, 2008.

OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8782.

[TRIIICK]

Wow..That's a scary thought,loosing a tire off the rim..! I took the 05 out for a ride in March after a long winters lay up and didn't bother to check the air pressure in the front and back tires just gave them a kick.Took it for a long haul and decided to check both tires the rear was fine but the front was down 20 lbs...!!!