2012-2013 Triumph SPRINT GT/TIGER 1050/TIGER SPORT - Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign: 13V212000
349 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Makes
- Triumph
- Manufacturer
- Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Potential units affected
- 349 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2013-05-21
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Triumph SPRINT GT
- 2013 Triumph TIGER 1050
- 2013 Triumph TIGER SPORT
- 2012 Triumph SPRINT GT
- 2012 Triumph TIGER 1050
- 2012 Triumph TIGER SPORT
What’s the problem?
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple ABS motorcycles manufactured June 2012, through January 2013. The transmission on some motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect detent spring.
What could happen?
As a result of the incorrect spring, the transmission may inadvertently shift out of gear while the motorcycle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised detent spring, free of charge. The recall began on June , 17 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.