NHTSA Recall # | 70822 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 11V434000 |
MFG Compaign # | 431 |
Manufacturer | TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD |
Supplier | TRIUMPH |
Brand | TRIUMPH |
Model | TIGER 800 |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Date of notification | 02/09/11 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/08/11 |
Report created | 24/08/11 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1485 |
Defect summary | Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011, for a problem with the engine management software. |
Consequence summary | The rider may notice lower rpms and when decelerating the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will download new engine management software into the motorcycles electronic control unit (ecu), free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782. |
Recall notes | Triumph's safety recall number is 431. 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 . |