The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V434000·Announced 2011-08-22

Triumph Recalls 2011-2012 Tiger 800 Motorcycles for Engine Software Defect

Triumph is recalling 2011-2012 Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC motorcycles because a software defect may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where a crash is possible due to engine stalling, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC motorcycles manufactured between September 2010 and June 2011. The recall addresses a problem with the engine management software.

The defect may cause the rider to notice lower RPMs, and the engine could stall when decelerating. This behavior increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will download new engine management software into the motorcycles' electronic control unit (ECU) free of charge. The safety recall began on September 2, 2011. Owners may contact Triumph Customer Service at 1-678-539-8782 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRIUMPH TIGER 800, TIGER 800 XC
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,485

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • TIGER 800
  • TIGER 800 XC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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