Vehicle recall 08V457000 · September 10, 2008

2008 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

There is a possibility that the single bolt that is used in the 3 positions on the rear suspension drag link assembly can become brittle and fracture.

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

Summary: Triumph is recalling 372 my 2008 sprint st motorcycles. There is a possibility that the single bolt that is used in the 3 positions on the rear suspension drag link assembly can become brittle and fracture. The bolts involved are the (1) drag link to drop link bolt, (2) drag link to frame bolt, and (3) drop link to rear suspension unit bolt.
Consequence: The head of the bolt may detach causing the drag link assembly to come apart resulting in loss of rear suspension, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and discard the 3 bolts and replace them with new bolts. The recall began on September 24, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8782.
Notes: 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: 08V457000
Reported to NHTSA: September 10, 2008
Filed by: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Owner notification: September 24, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 372
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension

Recall 08V457000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (2008): 2008

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