Triumph Bonneville problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2000–2014: 2 recall campaigns and 29 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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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.
Suspension #04V496000 · 2004 · 1,647 units
Problem: On certain motorcycles, there may be a poor weld on the rear suspension unit body.
Risk: Failure of the rear suspension unit may compromise the stability of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear suspension units. the recall began on december 20, 2004. owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
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