Triumph recall: Structure
What is wrong
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Explorer motorcycles manufactured November 1, 2011, to June 1, 2014. The side stand pivot bolt may fracture.
What could happen
If the side stand pivot bolt fractures, the motorcycle may fall when parked on the side stand, increasing the risk of injury to someone nearby.
The fix
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt and lock nut, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2015. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB518.
Vehicles covered
- Triumph Explorer 2011–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V765000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 2, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jan 5, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,180
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2011 to Jun 1, 2014
- Part
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
- Maker's own recall number
- SB518
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Triumph recall: Equipment May 1, 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.