Triumph Tiger problems & recalls

Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 tiger explorer abs a1 and 2013-2014 tiger explorer spoke abs xc a1 and trophy se a1 motorcycles manufactured november 17, 2011, through december 16, 2013. in the affected motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ecu) hardware and software may improperly detect the motorcyle's throttle position resulting in the motorcycle shutting down.

Risk: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update and install new ecu hardware and software, free of charge. the recall began on january 24, 2014. customers may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel connector linking each of the feed and return fuel hoses to the fuel pump mounting plate may fracture following in-service handling.

Risk: Fuel could escape from the fractured body of the connector onto the engine or side of the bike. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the connector. the recall began on july 30, 2004. owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the clutch control cable can fray and fail. the barrel at the end of the inner cable seizes in the control lever bore, thereby stressing the inner cable.

Risk: This causes the rider to be unable to engage the clutch, increasing stopping distances and inhibiting driving control.

Fix: Dealers will replace the clutch cable. owner notificationbegan january 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triumph at 678-854-2010.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. a fuel leak could occur from the fuel lever sender located inside the fuel tank.

Risk: If this condition occurs in the presence of an ignition source, possibly could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel sender.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. oil can leak from between the crankcase halves.

Risk: This can result in oil spillage forward of the rear tire and could, in some cases, cause vehicle instability.

Fix: Dealers will replace the lower crankcase bolts.