RECALL NEWS: Triumph Recalls Daytona 675 R and Speed Triple R For Defective Rear Shock

The following report is filed with the NHTSA:

Report Receipt Date: April 29, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V255000
Component(s): Suspension
Potential Number of Units Affected: 566
Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.

THE RECALL: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Daytona 675 R and Speed Triple R motorcycles manufactured from January 1, 2014 to April 1, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.

WHAT COULD HAPPEN: If the piston rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

THE FIX: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 13, 2015. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB524.

MORE RECALL INFORMATION: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.