Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Tiger Explorer ABS
— Recall Campaign #14V009000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,800 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V009000
| Manufacturer: | Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 15, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V009000 |
| Units affected: | 2,800 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- 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.