Triumph Explorer recall: Rear wheel may lock
- What's wrong
- The front bevel box fitted to the engine assembly has not been manufactured to specification. The deficiency can lead to oil starvation to the input gear shaft could result in 6th gear input becoming seized thereby locking the transmission with the attendant loss of control.
- What to do
- Contact a Triumph dealer to book the free repair. Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and fit a replacement front bevel box and input & output gear shaft assemblies.
What’s wrong
The front bevel box fitted to the engine assembly has not been manufactured to specification. The deficiency can lead to oil starvation to the input gear shaft could result in 6th gear input becoming seized thereby locking the transmission with the attendant loss of control.
The fix
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and fit a replacement front bevel box and input & output gear shaft assemblies.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer | 16 May 2016 | 10 Jun 2016 | 78 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 10 June 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.