Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

MOTORCYCLE REAR BRAKE LINE PINCHING

Action number

PE02015

Opened

Feb 8, 2002

Closed

Jun 14, 2002

Outcome

Closed without recall

Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.

What NHTSA is examining

The owner of a 2001 triumph trophy 1200 motorcycle contacted odi to report alleged pinching/abrading of the rear brake caliper hydraulic line by a saddlebag (luggage) carrier bolt during suspension movement.because odi receives few complaints from motorcycle owners we are opening this pe, prompted by this lone reprot, to ascertain the alleged failure's frequency/severity.since 1996, when it was first imported, triumph motorcycles, ltd. (triumph) has received no complaints regarding the alleged failure.a check with local dealers indicated that the problem reported was an isolated incident with no trending indicated.

Vehicles under investigation

1995 Triumph Trophy 12001996 Triumph Trophy 12001997 Triumph Trophy 12001998 Triumph Trophy 12001999 Triumph Trophy 12002000 Triumph Trophy 12002001 Triumph Trophy 1200

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.