Defect Investigation Detail

TRIUMPH / TROPHY 1200 / 1997

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE02015 Vehicale/Equipment Name: TRIUMPH
Vehicale/Equipment Model: TROPHY 1200 Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1997
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Manufacturer's Name: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
Date Opened: Feb, 08 2002 Date Closed: Jun, 14 2002
Subject: MOTORCYCLE REAR BRAKE LINE PINCHING Summary: The owner of a 2001 triumph trophy 1200 motorcycle contacted odi to report alleged pinching/abrading of the rear brake caliper hydraulic line by a saddlebag (luggage) carrier bolt during suspension movement.because odi receives few complaints from motorcycle owners we are opening this pe, prompted by this lone reprot, to ascertain the alleged failure's frequency/severity.since 1996, when it was first imported, triumph motorcycles, ltd. (triumph) has received no complaints regarding the alleged failure.a check with local dealers indicated that the problem reported was an isolated incident with no trending indicated.