2013 Triumph Trophy Recalls

All 2013 Triumph Trophy recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

January 15th, 2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V009000
Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Manufactured Begin Date: November 17th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: December 16th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: January 24th, 2014

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

January 15th, 2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V009000
Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Manufactured Begin Date: November 17th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: December 16th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: January 24th, 2014

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

May 29th, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V223000
Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 2012
Manufactured End Date: March 31st, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: June 7th, 2013

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

December 18th, 2012

NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V592000
Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 483
Manufactured Begin Date: September 5th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: November 29th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: January 4th, 2013

Defect Summary:
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2013 Trophy motorcycles manufactured from September 5, 2012, through November 29, 2012. These motorcycles were produced with a label bearing incorrect tire data which fails to conform to the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars," and they fail to comply with the certification requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence Summary:
Owners relying on the information contained in the label may install incorrect replacement tires, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Summary:
None of the affected motorcycles have been sold to consumers and they will be repaired prior to sale. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

Recall 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.

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