Triumph Trophy, Trophy SE (2012-2013): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 13V223000 · May 28, 2013 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
513
vehicles affected
513
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V223000
- Date
- May 28, 2013
- Maker
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
- Units affected
- 513
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Trophy and Trophy SE motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through March 2013. The two layers used in the construction of the fuel tank may have failed to adhere, which may result in a fuel leak.
What can happen
If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may also result in a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-888-283-5288.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V223000?
2 models: Triumph Trophy (2012-2013), Triumph Trophy SE (2012-2013), about 513 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V223000?
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-888-283-5288.
What can happen?
If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may also result in a fire.
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.