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Vehicle recall 08V116000 · March 10, 2008

2006 Triumph Speed Triple

The rear suspension unit (rsu) damping performance is controlled by a mixture of gas and oil contained within the unit.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Triumph is recalling 265 my 2008 street triple motorcycles. The rear suspension unit (rsu) damping performance is controlled by a mixture of gas and oil contained within the unit. This mixture is kept inside the unit by control oil/gas seals. If the seals become damaged, the mixture will escape.
Consequence
Once the mixture has escaped the rsu, the rear suspension will lose it damping ability. The rear suspension will be controlled only by the action of the coil spring also attached to the rsu.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rsu on affected motorcycles. The recall began on April 11, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
Notes
Triumph recall no. 390.CUSTOMERS 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://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V116000
Reported to NHTSA
March 10, 2008
Filed by
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Manufacturer campaign
390
Owner notification
April 11, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
265
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear
Recall 08V116000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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