Consumer Complaint Detail

TRIUMPH / BONNEVILLE AMERICA / 2003

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005041678 Incident Date: Oct, 04 2005
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: 00
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Model Name: BONNEVILLE AMERICA Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Wheels
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: SMT910HN33J Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 05 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 07 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 2 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Triumph t100 bonneville, 2003 model. 18,838.5 km. (approx. 11,800 miles) rear wheel spoke failed just above the bend in the spoke as it leaves the hub flange on the left ,(brake) side. the break is clean with no dirt or shiny spots indicating an initial crack, it appears to have just snapped. there have been many reported incidents like this on the "delphi forums" website for the new triumph bonneville. there is a very real risk of a puncture and sudden deflation in this kind of incident which could possibly result in an accident with damage or injury. *nm