3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2011-08-24
Description
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.
Consequence
The rider may notice lower rpms and when decelerating the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Triumph's safety recall number is 431.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2011-08-02
Description
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.
Consequence
If the top box falls from the motorcycle, it could strike another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Triumph safety recall no. Rm2011/015.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Posted on: 2011-08-24
Description
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.
Consequence
If the return spring breaks, the center stand may unexpectedly drop and drag along the road surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Triumph's safety recall no. 430.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .