Triumph Tiger, Trophy (2012-2014): Electrical system
Recall 14V009000 · Jan 15, 2014 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
2,800
vehicles affected
2,800
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V009000
- Date
- Jan 15, 2014
- Maker
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
- Units affected
- 2,800
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Fuel system, gasoline > Fuel injection system
- Model years
- 2012-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V009000?
2 models: Triumph Tiger (2012-2014), Triumph Trophy (2013-2014), about 2,800 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V009000?
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.
What can happen?
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.