Report Date
Aug 22, 2011
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THE RIDER MAY NOTICE LOWER RPMS AND WHEN DECELERATING THE ENGINE COULD STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TRIUMPH | TIGER 800 |
| 2011 | TRIUMPH | TIGER 800 XC |
| 2012 | TRIUMPH | TIGER 800 |
| 2012 | TRIUMPH | TIGER 800 XC |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.