Vehicle recall 71V108000 · June 24, 1971

Norton Commando Fastback and Commando Roadster

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

Notes: Norton campaign no n/a.drive pegs in rear brake drum may wor k loose, due toincorrect brazing of pegs.continued use withloose pegs can causeconsiderable damage to vehicle.(correc t by re-brazing pegs.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V108000
Reported to NHTSA: June 24, 1971
Filed by: NORTON/TRIUMPH CORP.
Owner notification: June 14, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,200
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 71V108000 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.

Norton Commando Fastback (1971): 1971
Norton Commando Roadster (1971): 1971

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