Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 2, 2014

(Campaign #: SB518)

Side Stand Pivot Bolt may Fracture

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.

NHTSA ID: 14V765000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 2,180

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 82.11

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November 3, 2014

(Campaign #: SB519)

Unintended Fuel Injector Activation

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Triumph Thunderbird, Thunderbird ABS, Tiger 800,Tiger 800 ABS, Thruxton, and Bonneville motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The engine control unit may improperly activate the fuel injectors.

NHTSA ID: 14V694000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 417

Consequence Summary:

Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action:

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will modify the internal ECU hardware, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB519.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 94.72

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September 10, 2014

(Campaign #: Service bulletin 501)

Bolts at Steering Head could Loosen

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with ABS. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen.

NHTSA ID: 14V548000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,368

Consequence Summary:

If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 501.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 96.64

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January 15, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Throttle Position Signal may cause Engine Shutdown

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.

NHTSA ID: 14V009000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 2,800

Consequence Summary:

An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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