Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.: Safety Recalls in 2013
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 9 safety recalls made by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 4, 2013
(Campaign #: SB508RM2013/033)
Center Stand Mount may Fracture causing Tip Over
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.
NHTSA ID: 13V608000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 416
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 22, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ABS May Malfunction Allowing Wheels to Lock Up
Triumph Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured in July 2012; and model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675 and Daytona 675 R motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through June 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
NHTSA ID: 13V319000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 1,887
Consequence Summary:
The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the ABS modulator, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-888-283-5288.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 28, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Fuel Tank may Leak
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.
NHTSA ID: 13V223000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 513
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 21, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Transmission May Pop Out of Gear
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.
NHTSA ID: 13V212000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 349
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 21, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Throttle Cables May Hinder Steering
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012 Street Triple motorcycles manufactured from June 2012 through November 2012; and model year 2012 Daytona 675 motorcycles manufactured July 2012 through October 2012. The motorcycles may have been assembled without a guide for the throttle cables.
NHTSA ID: 13V215000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 652
Consequence Summary:
Without the guide, the cables may move freely and become trapped in the steering stop, impeding the steering operation and affecting the driver's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a throttle cable guide free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 16, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Neutral Gear Light Remains Illuminated
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple motorcycles manufactured June 2012 through January 2013. Due to the incorrect engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, the neutral light may remain illuminated despite the motorcycle actually being in gear.
NHTSA ID: 13V211000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 279
Consequence Summary:
The operator may think the motorcycle is in neutral while the motorcycle is in gear. This could lead to unintended movement of the motorcycle and a possible crash.
Corrective Action:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will correct the engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 1, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Incorrect GVWR Data on Label
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Explorer and Explorer XC motorcycles. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating data on the certification Label is incorrect. Thus, the motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 13V180000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1,186
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect label could cause the operator to overload the motorcycle which may result in handling issues and/or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Triumph will notify owners and replace the labels with corrected GVWR data, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 22, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Turn Signal Stems may Break
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.
NHTSA ID: 13V104000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 3,799
Consequence Summary:
If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 29, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wheel Bearings may Fail Prematurely
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
NHTSA ID: 13V032000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 250
Consequence Summary:
Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
Corrective Action:
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No