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2013 Triumph Trophy SE problems

The most common problem on the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE is electrical system. Its complaint count is close to a typical Trophy SE model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
106
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2013 Triumph Trophy SE problems

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Recalls 2

Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center standReported December 4, 2013 · 416 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2013 Trophy SE motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2012, through February 28, 2013. In the affected motorcycles, the left hand center stand mount may fracture.
Risk
If the center mount fractures, it will not provide adequate support for the center stand while the vehicle is parked and may cause the motorcycle to fall over, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a new center stand bracket to the left hand side of the motorcycle frame. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. Customers may contact Triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB508RM2013/033.

Recall number 13V608000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported May 28, 2013 · 513 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Trophy and Trophy SE motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through March 2013. The two layers used in the construction of the fuel tank may have failed to adhere, which may result in a fuel leak.
Risk
If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may also result in a fire.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1‑888‑283‑5288.

Recall number 13V223000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE 106

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 2013 Triumph Trophy SE owners say

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Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Electrical · 22,000 miles · NJ

Bike shuts off occasionally when the steering is pushed hard to the left or right. This is a known problem with this model on several owner forums and is caused by a stretched ignition wire which triumph will not provide a repair for under warranty. This is a huge safety concern since the bike shuts off when turning.

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Is the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE, close to a typical Trophy SE model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE have?

2 recalls, covering structure and fuel system, gasoline.

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