The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V436000·Announced 2011-08-22

Triumph Recalls Tiger 800 Motorcycles Due to Defective Center Stand Spring

Triumph is recalling 2011-2012 Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC motorcycles because a defective center stand spring may break, causing the stand to drop and drag, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (center stand) that creates a significant risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

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 affects 668 vehicles equipped with the optional accessory center stand assembly.

The center stand assembly contains a defective return spring that may break. If the spring breaks, the center stand may unexpectedly drop and drag along the road surface, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the return spring and repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on August 26, 2011. Owners may contact Triumph Customer Service Department at 1-678-854-2010 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
668

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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