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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Triumph is recalling 87 my 2008-2009 thruxton motorcycles. The installed front brake caliper bracket bolts may be too short, reducing thread engagement of the bolts into the brake caliper bracket.
- Risk
- The brake caliper may become loose or separated resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, loss control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Triumph will replace these bolts. The recall began on december 12, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1‑678‑539‑8782.
Recall number 08V624000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Triumph Thruxton 97
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Daignostic software and dealers should begin using it...
- Dealer notice advising to check for an immobiliser software update before replacing any TPMS components on...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should...
- Technical Bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool
- Dealer notice advising the availalbility of TDT version 2026-05.2 which resolves the ABS as Not Connected...
- Dealer notice reminding of Motorcycle Cleaning, prohibited use of High-Pressure & Steam Cleaning equipment.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-04 and dealers should begin using it...
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Is the 2008 Triumph Thruxton reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 Triumph Thruxton.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Triumph Thruxton?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2008 Triumph Thruxton have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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