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Triumph America problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2002–2014: 2 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

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By year

YearRecallsComplaints
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200310
200410
201202
201410

What owners complain about (all years)

Engine1
Electrical System1

Recent recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline #14V694000 · 2014 · 417 units

Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 triumph thunderbird, thunderbird abs, tiger 800,tiger 800 abs, thruxton, and bonneville motorcycles manufactured february 6, 2014, to august 7, 2014. the engine control unit may improperly activate the fuel injectors.

Risk: Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will modify the internal ecu hardware, free of charge. the recall began december 4, 2014. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is sb519.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic #03V525000 · 2003 · 5,148 units

Problem: On certain motorcycles, if the motorcycle is dropped onto the left side, air may enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir.

Risk: If left unattended, the rear brake may not operate, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reposition the rear brake master cylinder reservoir. owner notification began on december 31, 2003. owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

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