Recall 14V009000: 2012–2014 Triumph Tiger, 2013–2014 Triumph Trophy
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 15, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 2,800
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The 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.
The risk
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Triumph Tiger
- 2013 Triumph Tiger
- 2014 Triumph Tiger
- 2013 Triumph Trophy
- 2014 Triumph Trophy
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V009000
- Manufacturer
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
- Owner letters
- Jan 24, 2014
- Components
- Electrical system:software (Electrical System); Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology