Motorcycles - "Rocket III" and "Rocket III Classic"
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1159/07 |
| Brand | Triumph |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | Type C23XBS3IRA5PP51, EC Type approvals e11*2002/24*0108*00 to 03, Motorcycles manufactured by Triumph Motorcycles Limited, United Kingdom also vehicles imported from the USA. |
| Published | 9 November 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a serious risk of injuries because when the butterfly valves close, the engine may cut out while the vehicle is being ridden. The dealers are loading the vehicles in question with new software that ensures stable idling.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The vehicles concerned are 2005 to 2008 models. Information on the measure (Code SB386) is available from the dealers.