Vehicle recall 08V686000 · December 19, 2008
2008 Triumph Rocket III Touring
There could be a missing weld on the back of the pannier rail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Triumph is recalling 8 my 2008 rocket III touring motorcycles. There could be a missing weld on the back of the pannier rail.
- Consequence
- The pannier rail may, after time, be weakened leading to a full fracture of the rail and possible loss of pannier and rail from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pannier rail. All motorcycles have been repaired.
- 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
- 08V686000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 19, 2008
- Filed by
- TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
- Owner notification
- December 17, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Triumph Rocket III Touring (2008): 2008
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