The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V009000·Announced 2014-01-15

Triumph Recalls 2012-2014 Tiger and Trophy Motorcycles for ECU Defect

Triumph is recalling 2012-2014 Tiger and Trophy motorcycles because a faulty electronic control unit may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly, 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 an unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD is recalling approximately 2,800 model year 2012-2014 Tiger Explorer ABS A1 and 2013-2014 Tiger Explorer Spoke ABS XC A1 and Trophy SE A1 motorcycles. These vehicles were manufactured between November 17, 2011, and December 16, 2013.

The recall addresses a defect in the electronic control unit (ECU) hardware and software. The ECU may improperly detect the motorcycle's throttle position, which can result in the motorcycle shutting down unexpectedly. This unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

The recall began on January 24, 2014. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update and install new ECU hardware and software free of charge. Customers may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRIUMPH TIGER, TROPHY
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,800

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
  • TROPHY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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