Vehicle recall 74V239000 · December 5, 1974

1968-1969 Norton Commando

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

Notes: Norton campaign no n/a.possibility that the large diameter top tube of themain frame,may fracture in service due to unusual conditions of use followingan induced weakness initiated by unsatisfactory crating and warehousingprocedures.(corrective action, on machines affected, within the series ofengine numbers 126125 to 128634, the frame should be changed in accordance withthe instructions given in the 750CC model workshop manual (part NO.063419).)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V239000
Reported to NHTSA: December 5, 1974
Filed by: NORTON/TRIUMPH CORP.
Owner notification: December 16, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,400
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Structure › Frame and members

Recall 74V239000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Norton Commando (1968-1969): 1969, 1968

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