Report Date
Aug 22, 2011
Component
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
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. THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY CENTER STAND ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A DEFECTIVE RETURN SPRING THAT MAY BREAK.
Safety Consequence
IF THE RETURN SPRING BREAKS, THE CENTER STAND MAY UNEXPECTEDLY DROP AND DRAG ALONG THE ROAD SURFACE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETURN SPRING AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-854-2010.
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.