Triumph Tiger 800 problems & recalls

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.

Problem: Triumph motorcycles (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 daytona 675, street triple, speed triple, and tiger 800 motorcycles. due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.

Risk: If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. the recall began on march 26, 2013. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011, for a problem with the engine management software.

Risk: The rider may notice lower rpms and when decelerating the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will download new engine management software into the motorcycles electronic control unit (ecu), free of charge. the safety recall began on september 2, 2011. owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.

Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011. the optional accessory center stand assembly contains a defective return spring that may break.

Risk: If the return spring breaks, the center stand may unexpectedly drop and drag along the road surface, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the return spring and repair the motorcycles free of charge. the safety recall began on august 26, 2011. owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.

Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 sprint gt, tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from june 2010 through june 2011. the top box locking handle is missing a clip on the locking mechanism and thus it is possible that the top box may detach from the machine.

Risk: If the top box falls from the motorcycle, it could strike another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a new fitment clip part to the top box locking handle spindle to align the rack and pinion mechanism to prevent disengagement. the safety recall began on september 2, 2011. owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.