Vehicle recall 03V525000 · December 11, 2003
Triumph America and SpeedMaster
On certain motorcycles, if the motorcycle is dropped onto the left side, air may enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, if the motorcycle is dropped onto the left side, air may enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir.
- Consequence
- If left unattended, the rear brake may not operate, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reposition the rear brake master cylinder reservoir. Owner notification began on December 31, 2003. Owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
- Notes
- Triumph recall no. 329/330.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
- 03V525000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 11, 2003
- Filed by
- TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD
- Manufacturer campaign
- 329/330
- Owner notification
- December 31, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,148
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Triumph America (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Triumph SpeedMaster (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
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