Triumph recall: Structure
What is wrong
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011. The optional accessory center stand assembly contains a defective return spring that may break.
What could happen
If the return spring breaks, the center stand may unexpectedly drop and drag along the road surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the return spring and repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 26, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
Vehicles covered
- Triumph Tiger 800 2011–2012
- Triumph Tiger 800 Xc 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V436000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 22, 2011
- Owners notified
- Aug 26, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 668
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 2010 to Jun 30, 2011
- Part
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
- Maker's own recall number
- 430
Notes
Triumph's safety recall no. 430.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Triumph recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 22, 2011
- Triumph recall: Equipment Aug 2, 2011
- Triumph recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 3, 2014
- Triumph recall: Exterior lighting Mar 22, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.