Vehicle recall 04V496000 · October 14, 2004
Triumph Bonneville, Bonneville America and 4 more models
On certain motorcycles, there may be a poor weld on the rear suspension unit body.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, there may be a poor weld on the rear suspension unit body.
- Consequence
- Failure of the rear suspension unit may compromise the stability of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear suspension units. The recall began on December 20, 2004. Owners 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
- 04V496000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 14, 2004
- Filed by
- TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD
- Manufacturer campaign
- 353
- Owner notification
- December 20, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,647
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Triumph Bonneville (2004): 2004
- Triumph Bonneville America (2004): 2004
- Triumph Bonneville Black (2004): 2004
- Triumph Bonneville T100 (2004): 2004
- Triumph SpeedMaster (2004): 2004
- Triumph Thruxton (2004): 2004
Has your Triumph been repaired?
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