Vehicle recall 70V087000 · July 29, 1970

1969-1970 Triumph TR250

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

Notes: Possibility that front brake cable may loop and become trapped on frontmudguard bridge stay lug nut.this condition could cause brake to lock.(correct by in- stalling guide and bracket to protect cable.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 70V087000
Reported to NHTSA: July 29, 1970
Filed by: NORTON/TRIUMPH CORP.
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,416
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Recall 70V087000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Triumph TR250 (1969-1970): 1970, 1969

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