Triumph Scrambler problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2006–2019: 2 recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Electrical System #19V133000 · 2019 · 12,654 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd (triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2019 bonneville t120 and bonneville t120 black, 2017-2019 bonneville t100 and t100 black, 2017-2018 street cup and street scrambler, and 2016-2018 street twin motorcycles. the clutch cable may contact the main harness cover and cause damage to wiring within the main harness. this may lead to a loss of electrical power to various electrical circuits.
Risk: Loss of electrical power may cause the headlight or indicator lighting to malfunction or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original securing guide for the clutch cable and main harness with an updated one, free of charge. the recall began march 27, 2019. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is sran560.
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.
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