TRIUMPH TIGER 2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V009000

Make Model Year
TRIUMPH TIGER 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-01-24 2014-01-15 2014-01-15

Production Dates: 2011-11-17 - 2013-12-16

Manufacturers Involved: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2800

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.