01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2011 Triumph Tiger 800 recall campaigns
NHTSA 11V436000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- August 22, 2011
- Potential units
- 668campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: If the return spring breaks, the center stand may unexpectedly drop and drag along the road surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: August 26, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
NHTSA 11V434000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- August 22, 2011
- Potential units
- 1,485campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: The rider may notice lower rpms and when decelerating the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: September 2, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
NHTSA 11V393000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- August 2, 2011
- Potential units
- 134campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: If the top box falls from the motorcycle, it could strike another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: September 2, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH