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HighNHTSA·14V765000·Announced 2014-12-02

Triumph Recalls 2011-2014 Explorers Due to Side Stand Bolt Fracture Risk

Triumph is recalling 2011-2014 Explorer motorcycles because the side stand pivot bolt may fracture, causing the bike to fall and injure nearby people.

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 structural defect where a component may fracture, creating a risk of injury to nearby individuals, but no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Explorer motorcycles manufactured between November 1, 2011, and June 1, 2014. The recall involves 2,180 vehicles.

The side stand pivot bolt on these motorcycles may fracture. If this occurs, the motorcycle may fall when parked on the side stand, increasing the risk of injury to someone nearby.

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt and lock nut free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2015. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRIUMPH EXPLORER
Brand
TRIUMPH
Manufacturer
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,180

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 (1)

  • EXPLORER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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