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2012 Triumph Thunderbird problems

The most common problem on the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird is acceleration and speed control. It has fewer complaints than a typical Thunderbird model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
97
Worst area
Acceleration

The worst 2012 Triumph Thunderbird problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Acceleration
    1

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  • Acceleration
    1

Recalls 1

WheelsReported January 29, 2013 · 250 vehicles affected
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

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Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 97

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2012 Triumph Thunderbird owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 5, 2013 · Acceleration · 3,640 miles · AZ

While riding home in rush hour traffic the heated throttle grip suddenly broke causing the engine to drop immediately to idle. I had to quickly take evasive maneuvers to avoid causing an accident as other vehicles on the road were not expecting my motorcycle to suddenly slow to a stop. The grip broke where the throttle cable attaches to the grip inside the right side electrical controls housing. This grip is constructed of flimsy plastic. There are many instances of the same thing happening to other riders as evidence by forum posting such as this; http://www.triumphrat.net/thunderbird-cruiser-chat/183312-busted-throttle.html I consider this a design defect in the selection of materials for this safety critical application.

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Questions about the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Is the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, fewer than a typical Thunderbird model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird?

Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird have?

1 recall, covering wheels.

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