The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V180000·Announced 2013-05-01

Triumph Recalls 2012-2013 Explorer Motorcycles for Incorrect Weight Rating Labels

Triumph is recalling 2012-2013 Explorer and Explorer XC motorcycles because incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating labels may lead to overloading and increased 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 the defect (incorrect weight rating) could lead to tire failure and crashes, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Explorer and Explorer XC motorcycles. The recall involves 1,186 vehicles where the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) data on the certification label is incorrect. This defect causes the motorcycles to fail to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification."

The incorrect label could cause the operator to overload the motorcycle, which may result in handling issues and/or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 30, 2013.

Triumph will notify owners and replace the labels with corrected GVWR data free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRIUMPH EXPLORER XC, EXPLORER
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,186

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)

  • EXPLORER XC
  • EXPLORER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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