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Triumph Tiger recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Triumph Tiger, covering 28,352 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Triumph Tiger recalls by model year

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Electrical system: softwareReported January 15, 2014 · 2,800 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 number 14V009000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported April 7, 2004 · 18,998 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motorcycles, the fuel connector linking each of the feed and return fuel hoses to the fuel pump mounting plate may fracture following in-service handling.
Risk
Fuel could escape from the fractured body of the connector onto the engine or side of the bike. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the connector. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 04V156000 · Recall details

Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)Reported November 2, 2001 · 3,427 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The clutch control cable can fray and fail. The barrel at the end of the inner cable seizes in the control lever bore, thereby stressing the inner cable.
Risk
This causes the rider to be unable to engage the clutch, increasing stopping distances and inhibiting driving control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the clutch cable. Owner notificationbegan january 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triumph at 678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 01V339000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storageReported October 11, 2000 · 1,929 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles. A fuel leak could occur from the fuel lever sender located inside the fuel tank.
Risk
If this condition occurs in the presence of an ignition source, possibly could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel sender.

Recall number 00V312000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported April 15, 1999 · 1,198 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Oil can leak from between the crankcase halves.
Risk
This can result in oil spillage forward of the rear tire and could, in some cases, cause vehicle instability.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower crankcase bolts.

Recall number 99V083000 · Recall details

Questions about the Triumph Tiger recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Triumph Tiger have?

5, covering electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and power train.

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