Vehicle recall 02V242000 · September 10, 2002
Triumph Daytona, Daytona Centennial and 2 more models
On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel needle roller bearing as fitted only to certain single sided swinging arm motorcycles can deteriorate and seize causing the rear wheel to…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel needle roller bearing as fitted only to certain single sided swinging arm motorcycles can deteriorate and seize causing the rear wheel to lock-up.
- Consequence
- This can cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all rear wheel bearings. Owner notification began September 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V242000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 10, 2002
- Filed by
- TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES
- Owner notification
- September 19, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,557
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Triumph Daytona (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Triumph Daytona Centennial (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Triumph Speed Triple (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Triumph Sprint ST (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
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