Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20111117
End Date Of Manufacturing
20131216
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
2800
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20140124
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Report Received Date
20140115
Record Creation Date
20140115
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.