Failure of enclosed bearings resulting in bent axle and damage to drive belt.
The worst 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Storm problems
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Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors
- What is wrong
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Triumph Thunderbird, Thunderbird ABS, Tiger 800,Tiger 800 ABS, Thruxton, and Bonneville motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The engine control unit may improperly activate the fuel injectors.
- Risk
- Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will modify the internal ECU hardware, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1‑678‑854‑2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB519.
Recall number 14V694000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Storm 98
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.
What 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Storm owners say
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Questions about the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Is the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Storm reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, close to a typical Thunderbird Storm model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Storm?
Wheels, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Storm have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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