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Recalls 1
Wheels
- What is wrong
- Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
- Risk
- Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
- Remedy
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010 for more information.
Recall number 13V032000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm 96
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 announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-05.1 and dealers should begin using...
- Dealer notice reminding of Motorcycle Cleaning, prohibited use of High-Pressure & Steam Cleaning equipment.
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Questions about the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Is the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm have?
1 recall, covering wheels.
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