05 through 09 Sprint Recall

[bomber]

Could be old news (if so, sorry) . . . . .

Vehicle Make / Model:       Model Year(s):  
     TRIUMPH / SPRINT ST 1050       2005-2009
 
Manufacturer: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr's Report Date: SEP 29, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V378000  N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A  
 
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2849
Summary:
 TRIUMPH IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 SPRINT ST 1050 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE REAR SUSPENSION DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY IN THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION.  
Consequence:
 IN THE EVENT OF A FRACTURE, PART OF THE SUSPENSION WILL DROP CAUSING THE REAR TIRE MUDGUARD TO CONTACT THE REAR TIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy:
 TRIUMPH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-539-8777.
Notes:
 TRUIMPH'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SB 403. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO http://HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .  

[Capirex]

I had the drag link bolt replaced under recall in early 07 but this sounds like a different issue?  Entire assembly as opposed to just the bolt?
Thanks for posting - will definitely look into it.

[caddydaddy]

From another forum:

I called Triumph USA, and asked about this recall. They said it was different then the first series of recalls for the drag link hardware. This time, they are changing the drag link itself. They further instructed that if your bike had the first drag link hardware recall still open, the new recall takes over.

They have the parts in Georgia. The internet news has beaten the letter notification. You do not need the letter to have this taken care of. If the last six of your VIN falls between 221423 and 424192, you need to get your bike to the dealer for this recall compliance. The dealers have been notified by Triumph, so they should be aware of the details.

[RCR]

Got my Call last week for this latest recall.....Just waiting for the parts to come in!

[Air_Bob1]

The recall was performed on my bike yesterday. In and out in under an hour.

[braindead]

going to pick mine up today. The new draglink is much beefier, however they didn't change how the plates mount to the shock.. seems like that might have a weakness similar to the draglink..

There's also (according to one person) a superceeded part number for one of the bolts that just happened recently..  Hopefully that doesn't require another trip.