Triumph recall: Power train
What is wrong
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple ABS motorcycles manufactured June 2012, through January 2013. The transmission on some motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect detent spring.
What could happen
As a result of the incorrect spring, the transmission may inadvertently shift out of gear while the motorcycle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised detent spring, free of charge. The recall began on June , 17 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Vehicles covered
- Triumph Sprint Gt 2012–2013
- Triumph Tiger 1050 2012–2013
- Triumph Tiger Sport 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V212000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jun 17, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 349
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2012 to Jan 31, 2013
- Part
- Power train
Notes
Customers may 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: Equipment Aug 2, 2011
- Triumph recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 14, 2010
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.