Triumph Trophy SE problems & recalls

Problem: Triumph motorcycles america ltd (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2013 trophy se motorcycles manufactured june 1, 2012, through february 28, 2013. in the affected motorcycles, the left hand center stand mount may fracture.

Risk: If the center mount fractures, it will not provide adequate support for the center stand while the vehicle is parked and may cause the motorcycle to fall over, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a new center stand bracket to the left hand side of the motorcycle frame. the recall is expected to begin during january 2014. customers may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is sb508rm2013/033.

Problem: Triumph motorcycles ltd, (triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 trophy and trophy se motorcycles manufactured september 2012 through march 2013. the two layers used in the construction of the fuel tank may have failed to adhere, which may result in a fuel leak.

Risk: If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may also result in a fire.

Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall began on june 7, 2013. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-888-283-5288.